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Discover the Sunshine State like a true insider with Sunshine State Tourism — your one-stop guide to everything Florida has to offer, voted on by locals and other visitors who know it best.

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From must-see attractions and hidden gems to the best places to eat, drink and unwind, where to watch a quiet sunset or enjoy a night of live music, our site is packed with the best of Florida.

2025 Florida's Best Winners

Celebrate authentic Florida with rankings shaped by votes from residents and savvy visitors.

Finalists were chosen through our three R's – Research, Recommendations & Reviews – and none of the 1,500+ finalists paid a penny to be on the Florida's Best list. Winners now have been crowned in each of the 100 Florida's Best categories for 2025 and plans already are underway for the 2026 Florida's Best.

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We launched this site three months ago with the intent to create a Florida tourist destination spotlighting the Sunshine State's best from the people who know it best ... YOU! Send us your own personal Top 10 Florida list covering any topic you want, or no specific topic at all, just your favorite places to go and things to do, see, eat, drink in this amazing state. We have published examples (LINK IN BIO) already so DM your list here or email it to info@sunshinestatetourism.com.

Even though the season ended for the @jaguars today, it was an impressive atmosphere and one that Duuuval should be proud of.

We continue our spotlight on "Florida's Best" winners from the Sunshine State's biggest tourist hotbeds and up next is Key West. The city itself and famous Duval Street took home multiple honors, and here is a sample of Key West favorites finishing among the top four in their respective categories – all of whom automatically qualify for the 2026 Florida's Best voting. The 2025 voting began Oct. 10 with more than 1,500 finalists in 100+ categories, stretching from The Panhandle to the Florida Keys. None of the finalists paid a penny to be included; they were chosen through research, recommendations and reviews. Roughly 35,000 total votes later, Florida's Best winners were crowned. @blueheavenkw @danger_charters @elsiboneyrestaurant @garbosgrillkw @keywestlocalluxe @sunsetsailkeywest @djsclamshackkw @officialfantasyfest @hogfish_bar @sloppyjoesbarkeywest @thestudiosofkeywest @keywestfoodguide @visitthekeys @thefloridakeysvisitorcenter @visitkeywest @keywestfoodies @greenparrotbar @floridakeys @visitflorida @keywestcitizen @our_key_west

The "Florida's Best" voting ended a week ago with 35,000 total votes among 100 categories. Winners were crowned (LINK IN BIO) from every corner of the Sunshine State, from the Panhandle to the Florida Keys, big cities to small towns. Today, we begin a series looking at the winners from specific tourist destinations, with the nation's oldest city kicking it off. Saint Augustine also won multiple city-based categories, such as Florida's Best Christmas Event (Nights of Lights) and Florida's Best Historic District, among others. Here are Saint Augustine businesses that claimed top honors, as the top four in each 2025 Florida's Best category automatically qualify as a finalist for 2026's Florida Best voting. Congrats to these winners and thanks to everyone who supported more than 50 Saint Augustine finalists. @burritoworks_tacoshop @burritoworks @odd_birds @oddbirdscafe @capsonthewater @conchhouse @thekookaburra @prohibition_kitchen @sansebastianwinery @sunday____everyday @schoonerfreedom @first_coast_opera @thepubonanastasia @totallystaugustine @floridashistoriccoast @staugustinelifestyle @staugustinerecord @stauglocals @904happyhour @stjohnscountychamber

Here's another batch of winners from the inaugural Florida's Best voting. The voting began on Oct. 10 with 1,500+ finalists chosen through recommendations, reviews and research. It ended 82 days and 35,000 total votes later with champions being crowned in 100 categories (LINK IN BIO). Congrats to all 1,500 finalists and a special shout-out to the loyal supporters that pushed their Florida favorites to No. 1. @hoptinger @operaorlando @safeharbormayport @thepubonanastasia @keywestlocalluxe @floridaorangegroveswinery @cowfordchophouse @siestakey @siestakey @siestakeybs @siestakeychamber @saltydogsaloongnv @thevolsteadjax @beachcomberstaugustine @mountdora @mountdoralocals @ivymountdora @mountdoramarketplace @lakesideinnmtdora @totallystaugustine

The 2025 Florida's Best champions have been crowned! Winners in 100 different categories were decided by YOU (LINK IN BIO) and we thank you for supporting your local Sunshine State favorites. More than 1,500 finalists began the voting back on October 10, none of whom paid a penny to be included – they were chosen through research, reviews and recommendations. Over the next 82 days, Florida's Best received 35,000 total votes, coming from 49 states (you failed us, Montana) and 33 countries. Here's a glimpse of some winners, and we will feature more of them throughout the next few days. @sweetmelodyicecream @magic_wind_adventure_sailing @stormhousebrewing @adlerstcb @jackshollywood_diner @cummermuseum @fudpuckers @vlfoodwine @pitmaster_papas @internationalballetofflorida @safeharbormayport @fernwehcoffeeroastery @perupowerfood @burdines_waterfront

As we close down 2025 Florida's Best voting (more on that later today), there are so many storylines throughout the 100 categories to spotlight. However, Florida's Best Diner might be the best. More than 14,000 votes were cast for that category and what an amazing finish, as Jack's Hollywood Diner (34 percent) edged Grumpy's of Jacksonville (33 percent) and Howley's of West Palm Beach (27 percent). All three should be able to claim Florida's Best with that kind of support.

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2025 Florida's Best Winners

What to know and how to visit the famous St. Augustine Nights of Lights

48 Hours in .... Mount Dora, a Sunshine State hidden gem

Menu-hopping through historic downtown St. Augustine

Fresh Picks

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Best Wings: Hattricks

Best Bar: Hog's Breath Saloon

Best Brewery: Stormhouse

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