Summer is on the way and its time for Floridians to hit the beaches. Instead of giant and costly resorts and high rise condos, we like those rare commodities: a great bed and beakfast inn DIRECTLY ON THE BEACH.

Here are some choices: Amelia Island Oceanfront B&B (see pic) on the Atlantic in a historic structure is just a mile away from historic Fernandina Beach.

A 1925 coquina block beachfront gem on Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island Harrington House is highly rated for good reason. Over on St. Augustine Beach is the delightful Beachfront Bed and Breakfast with heated pool, Jacuzzi, and big waterfront lawn.

If you like the Florida Keys, try the Conch Key Cottages, a great place to take a kayak off a private piece of sand beach. If you like Panhandle seclusiuon, it’s hard to beat the Turtle Beach Inn, a low key wonder on secluded Indian Pass Beach.