Vote for Anastasia State Park in this year’s USA Today Readers’ Choice for favorite beach in Florida

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Whether it’s soaking in the rays, going for a swim, or heading out for a hike, there are plenty of beaches to do so in Florida. It’s a large attraction for the state.

This year’s USA Today Readers’ Choice will award the top 10 beach winners on Wed., May 29.

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Making the list is a St. Augustine beach known for its beloved white quartz sand and 1,600 acres of unspoiled shores.

Anastasia State Park is a captivating destination for locals and travelers alike. Aside from the rolling waves coming off the Atlantic Ocean and the picturesque sunrises and sunsets, wildlife such as the colorful roseate spoonbill, ospreys, and the endangered Anastasia Island Beach Mouse call this home.

READ: 2 St. Augustine hotels recognized on Tripadvisor’s 2024 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best awards

There’s something for everyone. Kayaking, surfing, shelling, swimming, and hiking are just some activities that Anastasia State Park offers.

An expert panel has nominated the list of 20 beaches in Florida but only 10 will make the cut of go-to-destinations. You can vote once per day and voting ends on Mon., May 20 at noon. Click here to vote now!

Pictures from Florida State Parks:

How could you not vote for Anastasia State Park as the best beach in Florida?
How could you not vote for Anastasia State Park as the best beach in Florida?
There's plenty of places in Anastasia State Park to take a break from the heat.
There's plenty of places in Anastasia State Park to take a break from the heat.
Some beachgoers take in the sun on the beaches at Anastasia State Park.
Some beachgoers take in the sun on the beaches at Anastasia State Park.
From sunrise to sunset, watching both is a magical experience at Anastasia State Park.
From sunrise to sunset, watching both is a magical experience at Anastasia State Park.
Camping is one of the many activities visitors can enjoy at Anastasia State Park.
Camping is one of the many activities visitors can enjoy at Anastasia State Park.
If you're into shelling then there's no better place to visit then the beaches of Anastasia State Park in St. Augustine.
If you're into shelling then there's no better place to visit then the beaches of Anastasia State Park in St. Augustine.
A picture from Florida State Parks as the clouds of an approaching storm are seen from the beach of Anastasia State Park.
A picture from Florida State Parks as the clouds of an approaching storm are seen from the beach of Anastasia State Park.

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