Turquoise water winds through a lush, tree-lined swimming area.

Things to Do for Spring Break This Year

March 13, 2001

Florida is a prime destination for the spring season and in case you can’t go swimming at the beach, do not let that ruin your fun! We have pulled together a list of things to do with and without a beach. Check out things to do depending on the area you visit!

Turquoise spring water winds through dense green woodland beneath overhanging trees.

Citrus County

  • Crystal River: Pontoon Boat Cruise and Swim with Manatees
  • Homosassa: Gulf of Mexico Airboat Ride and Dolphin Watching
  • Withlacoochee State Trail
  • Old Courthouse Heritage Museum
  • Cooter Pond Park
  •  Whispering Pines Park
  • Wild Bill's Airboat Tours
  • Three Sisters Springs
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
  • Crystal River Archaeological State Park
  • Hunter Springs Park
  • Fort Island Gulf Beach
  • Copp Winery & Wine Bar
  • Coastal Heritage Museum
  • Rainbow Springs State Park & Rainbow River
  • K.P. Hole County Park
  • Orange Blossom Trail Rides
  • Rainbow River Kayak Adventures
  • Olde Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum
  • Howards Flea Market
  • River Safaris - Adventures on the Wild Side
  • Old Mill Tavern
  • Homosassa Springs
  • Wildlife State Park
  • Also nearby is Juniper Springs, Salt Springs, Alexander Springs, Paradise Springs, Silver Springs, and Silver Glen Springs

Red lifeguard tower marked “LIFEGUARD ONLY” on a sandy beach beside the ocean.

Daytona

  • Dolphin and Manatee Stand Up Paddle board Tour in Daytona Beach
  • Small Group Sailing Tour in Daytona Beach
  • Polynesian Fire and Dinner Show Ticket in Daytona Beach
  • Zipline Adventure Through Tuscawilla Park
  • Private Segway Beach Ride in Daytona Beach
  • Daytona Beach Boardwalk & Pier
  • Visit the World’s Most Famous Beach
  • Daytona Lagoon Premier Water Park and Family Fun Entertainment Center
  • Go-Kart City & Mystic Harbor Miniature Golf
  • Daytona Beach Parasail

Outdoor dining patio with diners, string lights, and a red-brick building.

St. Petersburg

  • Sharkey's LED Illuminated Night Tour on Glass Bottom Kayaks in St. Pete Beach
  • Dolphin Tour in St. Pete Beach
  • Visit St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island Beach, Pass-a-Grille Beach, and Fort De Soto Park
  • The Skyway Tour
  • Magnificent Helicopter Tour - Tampa Bay, Skyway Bridge, Beaches of Pinellas Co.
  • Small Group Kayak Tour of the Shell Key Preserve
  • The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
  • Visit Sunken Gardens
  • Museum of Fine Arts
  • Florida Orange Groves Winery
  • Outerlife Studios - Escape Room St Pete

Wooden pier over calm water beneath a vivid pink and purple sunset.

Clearwater

  • Little Toot Dolphin Adventure at Clearwater Beach
  • Sunset Cruise from Clearwater
  • 2 Hour Guided Segway Tour
  • Clearwater Marine Aquarium
  • Tropical - Themed Buffet on the Calypso Queen
  • Walk Along the Famous Pier 60
  • Helicopter Tour of Clearwater Beaches
  • Shop at the Westfield Countryside Mall
  • Skydive Indoors at iFLY
  • Eat at Frenchy’s Rockaway Grill
  • Walk the Nature Trail at the Honeymoon Island State Park
  • Visit Florida Botanical Gardens

Downtown Tampa skyline and illuminated bridge reflected in the Hillsborough River at dusk.

Tampa

  • Guided Tampa Tour in a Deluxe Street Legal Golf Cart
  • Historic Ybor City Food Walking Tour
  • The Florida Aquarium in Tampa Bay
  • ZooTampa at Lowry Park
  • Busch Gardens at Tampa Bay
  • Tampa Indoor Skydiving Experience with 2 Flights & Personalized Certificate
  • Tampa Terrors Ghost Tour
  • Empower Adventures Tampa Bay
  • Laser Ops Xtreme Fun Center
  • Adventure Island
  • The Great Escape Room
  • MOSI - Museum Of Science & Industry
  • Tampa Museum of Art 

Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom beneath a cloud-filled blue sky.

Orlando

  • Wildlife Kayak or Paddleboard or Clear Kayak Adventure Tour
  • Manatee Adventure, Everglades Style Airboat, Lunch, Wildlife Park & Transport
  • Kennedy Space Center Day Trip with Transport from Orlando
  • Universal Studios Florida & Universal Islands of Adventure
  • Discovery Cove
  • Fun Spot America Disney World: Epcot, Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach, Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs, Hollywood Studios, Fort Wilderness Lodge
  • Visit Seaworld & Aquatica
  • SeaLife Orlando Aquarium Orlando International Premium Outlets & Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets
  • Visit International Drive: Andretti Indoor Karting & Games in Orlando’s International Drive Entertainment District, Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, iFLY Orlando Indoor Skydiving, Topgolf Orlando, Wonderworks, Pure Escape, Dezerland Park, ICON Park, Madame Tussauds Orlando, Museum of Illusions, Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, and more!
  • Harry P. Leu Gardens
  • Orlando Science Center
  • Orlando Watersport Complex
  • Wekiwa Springs State Park & Blue Spring State Park

Rocky, shallow shoreline beside blue water and a tree-lined shore under a bright, cloud-filled sky.

Key Largo 

  • Half Day Snorkel Trip on Reefs in the Florida Keys
  • Mangroves and Manatees - Guided Kayak Eco Tour
  • Key Largo Coral Reef Glass Bottom Boat Adventure
  • Sunset Cruise on the Florida Bay
  • Half - Day Florida Keys Catamaran Snorkel Adventure Learn to Scuba Dive with a Professional Instructor in Key Largo - All Inclusive
  • Key Largo Jetski Rental
  • Key Largo Mangrove Private Eco-Tours 

Jacksonville’s Main Street Bridge crosses the St. Johns River at sunset, with downtown buildings in the background.

Jacksonville

  • Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
  • The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
  • Catty Shack Ranch
  • Little Talbot Island & Big Talbot Island
  • Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park
  • St. Johns Town Center
  • MOSH (Museum of Science and History)
  • Fort Caroline National Memorial
  • Riverside Arts Market
  • Visit Atlantic Beach
  • Jacksonville Arboreteum & Gardens
  • The Escape Game Jacksonville

A surfer in a black wetsuit sits on a surfboard on the beach, facing the ocean.

Cocoa Beach

  • Thousand Island Mangrove Tunnel, Manatee & Dolphin Kayak Tour w/Cocoa Kayaking
  • Cocoa Beach Dolphin Tours on the Banana River
  • Two - hour boat tour of the Indian River Lagoon
  • Private Surf Lesson with Experienced Instructors
  • Sunset kayaking tour at Manatee Cove with Manatee & Dolphin sightings
  • Half - Day (4 hour) Polaris Slingshot Rental for up to TWO people
  • Visit Cocoa Beach
  • Cocoa Beach Pier & Boardwalk
  • Ron Jon Surf Shop
  • Space Coast Segway Tours

Waterfront skyline at dusk framed by palm trees, with boats anchored offshore.

Miami

  • Miami Skyline 90 min Cruise of South Beach Millionaire Homes & Venetian Islands
  • Little Havana Food and Walking Tour in Miami
  • Speedboat Sightseeing Tour of Miami
  • Miami Combo: City Tour, Biscayne Bay Cruise and Everglades Airboat Ride
  • Private Yacht Cruise in Miami with Champagne
  • 3 - 4 hours Everglades Tour from Miami
  • Kayak or Stand up Paddle Board Island and Wildlife Exploration
  • Superblue Miami Immersive Art Experience
  • Fly South Beach Via Flysobe Parasail
  • Visit South Beach
  • A Taste of South Beach Food Tour
  • Private 60 Minutes Romantic Excursion Air Tour with Champagne
  • 45 minutes ATV Tour in Miami
  • Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
  • Check out the Wynwood Walls
  • Zoo Miami
  • Dolphin Mall
  • Bayside Marketplace

Aerial view of a crowded beach and long pier beside the ocean and coastal buildings.

Panhandle

  • Panama City Beach, Henderson Beach State Park, Pensacola Beach, St. Andrews State Park, Navarre Beach, Shell Island, Grayton Beach State Park
  • Visit Pier Park
  • Panama City Beach Winery
  • Village of Baytowne Wharf
  • Florida Caverns State Park
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk
  • Gulf World Marine Park
  • Pensacola Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
  • Tallahassee Antique Car Museum
  • Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park
  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets & Destin Commons
  • Ripley's Believe It Or Not
  • Fort Barrancas
  • Ponce de Leon Springs State Park
  • Wakulla Springs

There are many other places to visit in Florida during the spring season, if your area isn’t on this list search things to do on Trip Advisor below!

Trip Advisor

Surfer in a black wetsuit sits on a surfboard facing a pier and ocean.
Outdoor dining courtyard at night beneath string lights, with a brick building and seated patrons.
Wooden pier over calm water beneath a vivid pink and purple sunset.
Jacksonville’s teal Main Street Bridge spans the St. Johns River at sunset.
Aerial view of a busy beach and long pier beside coastal buildings.
Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World beneath a cloud-filled sky, with festive greenery along the foreground.
Weathered red lifeguard stand on a sandy beach beside the ocean.
Waterfront skyline at dusk framed by palm trees, with boats on the water.
Rocky shoreline meets blue water beneath a wide, cloud-filled sky.
Downtown Tampa skyline at dusk, with a blue-lit bridge and colorful reflections on the river.
Turquoise water winds through a lush, tree-lined swimming area.

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