Lining the coast of America’s most oddly-shaped state are 4 secret resort cities absolutely to peeve gatekeepers as I shine a highlight on the place locals go for a tranquil trip with out elbow-to-elbow crowds.
You may suppose you recognize Florida finish to finish because the “Sunshine State” is all the time dependable for a sunny seaside getaway, however there’s nonetheless a handful of locations to relax and chill out in luxurious, together with a model new resort in a city you have seemingly by no means heard of earlier than.
While most vacationers are scoping out quintessential Spring Break hotspots corresponding to Panama City, Daytona Beach, and Miami (though, native authorities are cracking down on shenanigans), why observe the gang when you possibly can sprawl out starfish-style in paradise and better of all, you do not have to get up early to order a poolside lounger?
Kind of a jerk transfer anyway, no?
Port St. Lucie
Port St. Lucie is simpler to succeed in than ever earlier than mendacity between Palm Beach and up-and-coming Vero Beach, changing into a hotspot for finances flights with their very personal Breeze Airways-anchored airport.
Home to a number of islands in arms attain which can be extra widespread than Port St. Lucie itself, the beachside of city alongside the ‘Treasure Coast’ is breathtakingly stunning, boasting conveniently spaced-out resorts like Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa, a far cry from Florida’s family title locations.
But, Port St. Lucie additionally holds a secret all-inclusive resort too typically neglected since it isn’t technically a seaside resort per se.
Formerly Club Med, the 4-star Sandpiper Bay All-Inclusive Resort is nestled riverside alongside the St. Lucie River.
While you will need to skip it as a spring getaway, this resort is coming again larger and higher than ever after an intensive glow-up set to wrap up later this 12 months.
Punta Gorda
While widespread finances airline Spirit has discovered itself to be the butt of many jokes in 2025 because of well-documented chapter filings, its rivals have made sensible investments to broaden their portfolio.
Allegiant Airlines not solely hosts one of many coolest NFL stadiums, but additionally designed their very personal resort of their rising Florida hub of Punta Gorda, a simple gateway to a few of Florida’s top-rated seashores like Siesta Key, Clearwater, and considered one of my favorites, lesser-known Nokomis.
As Punta Gorda’s solely resort as of now, highly-anticipated Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor is open and receiving rave critiques from visitors who’ve been delighted by this shocking waterfront escape with epic sunsets over the harbor.
While Punta Gorda is not a seaside city, it is actually a worthwhile resort vacation spot. Once you see both of the 2 swimming pools, one with ground-level harbor views and the opposite on the rooftop, you will perceive the hype of this place.
Duck Key
We all know Key West, however you do not have to enterprise all the best way down when there’s an itty bitty resort city tucked away alongside the well-known Overseas Highway.
Duck Key options 4-star Hawks Cay Resort, which has been round for many years but remained comparatively hush-hush.
Not to point out up Sunseeker, however Hawks Cay boasts 5 swimming pools on web site! Better but, they’ve Tiki Beach, an amazing spot for snorkeling, paddle boarding, and encountering wild dolphins and sea turtles.
Truth be informed, that is about all there’s to Duck Key except you are into deep-sea fishing excursions. Speaking of contemporary catches, do not skip Angler & Ale on the resort for quite a lot of seafood dishes and scenic views from the patio.
Brooksville
“Brooksville? Where is that?”, you could be pondering, and I puzzled the identical factor. It’s situated inland roughly an hour north of Tampa and their native financial system simply hit the jackpot with the grand opening of Cabot Citrus Farms, the corporate’s first enterprise on U.S. soil.
Image courtesy of Cabot Citrus Farms
While primarily seen as a golf resort with 57 holes to magnify your handicap, there are posh facilities and actions that go well with everybody.
For instance, there’s axe throwing, bass fishing, and archery to call just a few. Overall, the mission of Cabot Citrus Farms is to supply a serene escape in nature, which is why they describe their resort as a ‘strolling village’ with ample nature trails.
You cannot beat the lodging both. Not solely is that this distinctive Florida resort to flee the crowds, however visitors can select between very spacious 2-bedroom to 4-bedroom cottages.
Image courtesy of Cabot Citrus Farms
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