Florida, known for attractions like Universal Studios, Sea World, Walt Disney World and many beaches, is also home to many beachfront resorts and condos, many of which cater to families. Some of the best kid-friendly beachfront condos in Florida offer activities such as face painting and have amenities such as kiddie pools, lazy rivers and beach fun.
The Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort in Panama City Beach caters to children with its indoor/outdoor pools, a lazy river with inflatable inner tubes, inflatable water slides, a turbo 360-degree water slide, miniature golf course and playground. Activities available include face painting, balloon art and family karaoke.
The resort offers large beachfront condos with two bedrooms, two baths and private balconies. The condos can accommodate up to 10 people. Beach houses and beachfront villas are also available.
For adult guests, there is the on-site Tiki Bar, which has pool tables, karaoke and a DJ.
Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort
17403 Front Beach Road
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
850-234-2154
sandpiperbeacon.com
The Islander Condominium in Destin, Florida, offers free family fun. Every night of your stay, you and your family will receive a complimentary dolphin cruise, water park admission, theme park admission, golf, a movie or free meal--the choice is yours.
Each condo has a fully equipped kitchen. All linens are provided, including beach towels. Condos also have free high-speed Internet and a VCR/DVD player.
The resort offers two swimming pools (one heated throughout the year), two hot tubs, two shuffleboard courts, tennis courts, a game room, laundry facilities and beach chair/umbrella rentals.
The Islander Condominium
502 Gulf Shore Drive
Destin, FL 32541
850-837-1000
islander-resort.com
The Pointe Santo de Sanibel offers beachfront condos on Sanibel Beach in Florida. Each condo, surrounded by large palm trees and tropical flowers, is privately owned and located within seconds of the beach. The resort offers a children's program that features scavenger hunts, sand dollar painting, face painting, beach volleyball, shell painting and a library.
Amenities include gulf views from every unit, Wi-Fi hot spots around the resort, complimentary lounge chairs at the beach, Jacuzzi spa, heated pool, barbecue grills and tennis courts. Condos have one, two or three bedrooms, and some also feature a den.
Pointe Santo de Sanibel
2445 West Gulf Drive
Sanibel, FL 33957
239-472-0222
pointesanto.com
