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15 Florida Day Trips & Beaches Near Orlando Actually Worth Booking

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Day Trip to Historic St. Augustine from Orlando with Hotel Pickup

Day Trip to Historic St. Augustine from Orlando with Hotel Pickup - Old St. Augustine Village and St. George Street: Where the Day Feels Like a Slow Stroll

1.Day Trip to Historic St. Augustine from Orlando with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 230 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $100Our pick

Orlando hotel pickup to St. Augustine’s historic district, with optional trolley or Matanzas Bay cruise. Full-day trip.

“Could take longer than expected with hotel pickups and traffic. Took almost 2 hours to get there and almost 3 hours coming back. The driver, Ishmael, was a good driver and very personable. St Augustine is such a quaint town and we loved the Lightner Museum and walking through the shops on St George St and seeing the inside of St Augustine church.”

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Clearwater Beach Day Trip from Orlando with Upgrade Options

Clearwater Beach Day Trip from Orlando with Upgrade Options - Clearwater Beach first: sand, water, and that pier feeling

From Orlando: Day Trip to St. Augustine with Hotel Pickup

From Orlando: Day Trip to St. Augustine with Hotel Pickup - Hotel pickup and the real 12-hour clock in your hands

4.From Orlando: Day Trip to St. Augustine with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 81 reviews · 12 hours · from $100

Orlando to St. Augustine in a small group with hotel pickup, guided landmarks, and flexible add-on options like a cruise or trolley-style loop.

“Loved St Augustine and there was plenty to see for the day. We were picked up at 7.30, but unfortunately not from our hotel, although we had been picked up two days before by same company [Grayline] so not sure why this was not possible for this excursion. There was some mix up with the hotel meeting point as the Wyndham hotel had changed its name and we were sat next door, but once this was realised the bus came back for us, so this was resolved satisfactorily. Full bus, but only a small group and had a comfort break on the way. I did think we could have been…”

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Sea Screamer Boat Cruise in Clearwater Beach with Transport

Sea Screamer Boat Cruise in Clearwater Beach with Transport - Price and What $129 Really Buys

5.Sea Screamer Boat Cruise in Clearwater Beach with Transport

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $129

Orlando to Clearwater Beach by shuttle, then a Sea Screamer speedboat ride with dolphin spotting, beach time, and optional lunch.

“We had a great time on the Sea Screamer! The crew was amazing and the experience was definitely worth it. We got to see so many dolphins on the trip and it was a good way to keep cool even in that Florida heat between the wind and the ocean mist. Would highly recommend!”

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Daytona Beach Day Trip with Hard Rock Resort Pass & Hotel Pickup

Daytona Beach Day Trip with Hard Rock Resort Pass & Hotel Pickup - Hard Rock Resort Access: A Perk That Changes How You Spend the Day

NASCAR Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway with Transportation

NASCAR Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway with Transportation - Reserved seats in Daytona Rising Section 116: close enough to matter

From Orlando: Daytona Beach with Hard Rock Resort & Pickup

From Orlando: Daytona Beach with Hard Rock Resort & Pickup - Orlando Pickup That Actually Reduces Stress

From Orlando: Day Trip to Clearwater with Sea Screamer Ride

From Orlando: Day Trip to Clearwater with Sea Screamer Ride - Getting From Orlando to the Gulf Coast: Pickup and Timing That Matter

From Orlando: Clearwater Beach and Marine Aquarium Admission

From Orlando: Clearwater Beach and Marine Aquarium Admission - From Orlando West: Timing, Pickup Spots, and What the Drive Means

11.From Orlando: Clearwater Beach and Marine Aquarium Admission

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $139

Orlando day tour to Clearwater Marine Aquarium and Clearwater Beach, home of Dolphin Tale’s Winter, plus dolphin viewing and Gulf swimming.

“Awesome! The bus driver and Mauricio were so personable and accommodating! We were well taken care of and felt like they were really there to help us have a great experience! Thank you!”

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Clearwater Beach and Dolphin Cruise Day Trip from Orlando

Clearwater Beach and Dolphin Cruise Day Trip from Orlando - Clearwater Dolphin Watching by Speedboat (Optional, 1 Hour)

12.Clearwater Beach and Dolphin Cruise Day Trip from Orlando

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 day · from $74Best value

Trade Orlando rides for Clearwater Beach’s Gulf waters, plus an optional speedboat dolphin trip and 5 hours of easy beach time.

“Daniel was punctual for the pickup, very considerate, and demonstrated excellent driving skills, especially in heavy rain. He also went above and beyond by offering extra help. Truly outstanding service.”

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Orlando: Clearwater Beach, Dolphin Cruise Small Group Max 14 Tour

Orlando: Clearwater Beach, Dolphin Cruise Small Group Max 14 Tour - Florida Gulf Coast stop: speed-boat dolphin watch option and what to expect

13.Clearwater Beach, Dolphin Cruise Small Group Max 14 Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $88

Orlando to Clearwater Beach day trip with small-group pickup, 5 hours on the sand, and optional speed-boat dolphin watch for $88.

“The expience over all was poor. Bad driver(I personally had to tell him to slow down because he was scary driver) and bad weather. No tour guide, no alternative when the weather is bad to make it memorable. We were dropped of Marina Cantina Restaurant...then 2 hrs later we were picked. Our money spent for nothing.”

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St. Augustine Nights of Lights Celebration from Orlando

St. Augustine Nights of Lights Celebration from Orlando - Stop 1 on St. George Street: The Old City in White Light

15.St. Augustine Nights of Lights Celebration from Orlando

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $119

See St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights from Orlando with a Holly Jolly Holiday Trolley ride, white-light views, and included apple cider and cookies.

“Beautiful lights! So many great restaurants to choose from like Harry’s, Colombia, Casa Reina. Gorgeous old city. Trolley ride & singing Christmas songs, so fun. Ismael, our driver, was WONDERFUL! Thanks for a great experience.”

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