Best Spring Break Destinations for Families
Last Updated on October 28, 2024 by Boatsetter Team
Six jaw-dropping wonders for a fun and safe Spring Break trip, plus unique boat rentals the entire family will love.
- San Diego, CA
- Tampa, FL
- Panama City Beach, FL
- Naples, FL
- Fort Lauderdale, LF
- Miami, FL
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1. San Diego, CA
If you’re bringing the family to San Diego for Spring Break, give yourself (and them) an authentic experience, like discovering San Diego’s gray whale season– over the spring months, over 20,000 gray whales travel along the San Diego coastline. Or, head over to La Jolla to see sea lions, explore sea caves, and other activities like snorkeling and swimming.
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2. Tampa, FL
Home of the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the NHL’s Lightning, Busch Gardens, Florida Aquarium, and, maybe, the destination for your upcoming Spring Break family trip? Find a unique boat to explore an off-the-beaten pathside of Tampa. Jet off to St. Pete Beach or Clearwater beachin a bowrider or cruise over to Apollo Beach in a pontoon for a close encounter with manatees.
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3. Panama City Beach, FL
After a law was passed to ban alcohol consumption on the beach, PCB has become a top destination for families. Not only do you have 27 miles of beach to explore, but the fishing is also exceptional here–Panama City Beach is home to one of the largest sport fishing fleets in the world. Hop on a fishing boat in search of key Panhandle catches: Cobia, Jack Crevelle, and Amberjack. Fishing not your thing? PCB has one of the highest concentrations of bottlenose dolphins in the world.
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4. Naples, FL
This quiet, beachside community is your destination if you’re looking for a relaxing Spring Break. Get on a center console and head over to Delnor Wiggins Pass State Park, one of the most pristine stretches of beaches in the world, for a fun beach day. Enjoy views of the Gulf of Mexico and spot shorebirds and loggerhead sea turtles. What better way to see the sunset than from the bow of a boat or catamaran? Head over to the Naples Pier and end the day by catching one of Naples legendary sunsets.
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5. Fort Lauderdale, FL
With 300 miles of inland waterways, there’s no shortage of family fun to be had in “the Venice of America.” Hop on a mid-sized yacht to cruise New River in true SoFlo fashion. Stop at the Stranahan House, a preserved 1900s home furnished with antiques of the era. Shop, dine, indulge in art on the infamous Las Olas Boulevard. Or, visit Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, a tropical Central Park with a unique mixture of coastal hammock, mangrove forest, and rare birds like the Bahama Mockingbird, Thick-Billed Vireo, La Sagra’s Flycatcher, and more.
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6. Miami, FL
Known as one of the best East Coast vacation spots for its spectacular sunsets and internationally adored skyline, the family will love Spring Break in Miami. Dock at Bayside Marketplace, a family-friendly shopping mall with Latino and Caribbean restaurants and attractions like the Skyview Miami Observation Wheel. Or, anchor at Haulover Sandbar, slightly west of Haulover Beach Marina, for on the water funtivities like sunbathing, snorkeling, and swimming. Need help planning? Here are 3 Miami Boating Itineraries to Try.
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Unique finds for your Spring Break family boat day
With over 20,000 unique boat styles, find a boat for family fun day on Boatsetter.
The Donut Boat – Austin, TX
Donut Boats are exactly what they sound like: Round, donut-shaped boats with sweet features like a built-in charcoal grill, umbrella, and picnic table. The hull of this boat is made of high-density polyethylene, making it durable and safe. Book the Donut Boat for a fun family picnic on the water and explore Lake Travis
The James Bond Boat – Marina Del Rey, CA
In 2020 VanDutch became part of the Cantiere del Pardo family, the renowned Italian-based shipyard with almost fifty years of experience in building quality yachts. And this VanDutch 40 has got some pretty class-A features: A cockpit bar on the main deck and a refrigerated wine cooler (for the parents, of course). Below the deck is a spacious lounge where everyone can freshen up, hang out, and relax.
Beautifully Restored Schooner – Key West, FL
Whether you’re still planning or already in The Florida Keys, consider exploring the U.S. Southernmost Point on this beautifully restored 41’ Island Trader. Captain Seth, a Key West native and expert sailor, discovered his love for boating on a sunset sail at the age of 13. Maybe your kids will be inspired, too.
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