The #1 international spring break destination, with a hotel-zone club strip. More Information
97/100
#1 · Red-hot2026 popularity · high confidence
Visitation4.5
Buzz5
Spring-break crowd5
Why this rating
- 2.80M airport passengers in Mar 2026 (−4.6% YoY), with near-record flight days Mar 21 and Mar 29 source
- #1 international spring break destination in Allianz's 1.3M-itinerary analysis source
- Top-searched international spring break spot in 13 states source
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Venues Coco Bongo · Mandala · The City · Palazzo · Señor Frog's · La Boom
Operators StudentCity · STS Travel · Inertia Tours
Club open-bar nights are usually sold as a party package add-on.
All-inclusive resorts and the cave nightclub. More Information
90/100
#2 · Red-hot2026 popularity · high confidence
Visitation5
Buzz4.5
Spring-break crowd4
Why this rating
- Dominican Republic hit a record 1.31M visitors in Mar 2026, with ~612K flying into Punta Cana source
- Named a leading Caribbean spring break pick by Allianz source
- Top international resort search in 12 states source
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Venues Imagine (cave club) · Oro · Riu Republica · Barceló Bávaro Palace · Occidental Caribe
Operators STS Travel · StudentCity
Short flight from the U.S. East Coast, with beach bashes and party cruises. More Information
83/100
#3 · Hot2026 popularity · high confidence
Visitation5
Buzz3.5
Spring-break crowd4
Why this rating
- Bahamas arrivals rose 15.7% to a record ~1.42M in Mar 2026 source
- Named a leading Caribbean spring break pick by Allianz source
- STS ran a month-long Bahamas Beach Bash for college groups source
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Venues Breezes Resort & Spa · Aura · Club Waterloo · Bond
Operators STS Travel · StudentCity
In 2026 STS ran a month-long 'Bahamas Beach Bash' at Breezes.
Texas' spring break capital, with beach concerts and condo parties. More Information
80/100
#4 · Hot2026 popularity · medium confidence
Visitation3.5
Buzz4
Spring-break crowd4.5
Why this rating
- Spring Break Texas Week ran Mar 14–22, 2026, with thousands of visitors reported on the beach source
- Top domestic spring break search in 5 states source
- One island restaurant reported business down 15–20% YoY source
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Venues Clayton's Beach Bar · Louie's Backyard · Isla Grand Beach Resort · Tequila Frogs
Operators Inertia Tours
Inertia Tours is based on the island. Past Clayton's headliners include Ice Spice (2025).
Medano Beach days, boat parties and desert sunsets. More Information
80/100
#5 · Hot2026 popularity · medium confidence
Visitation4.5
Buzz3.5
Spring-break crowd4
Why this rating
- San José del Cabo ranked #2 international destination in Allianz's data source
- STS named it a top destination for 2027 source
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STS Travel trips (named a top 2027 destination)Mar 2027 source
Inertia Tours packagesTBA pricing source
Venues Medano Beach · RIU Santa Fe · Corazón Cabo
Operators STS Travel · Inertia Tours · StudentCity
Inertia's 2025 Cabo prices were $899–$1,299 per person, flights extra. 2027 prices are TBA.
Spring break meets Miami Music Week and Ultra. More Information
73/100
#6 · Hot2026 popularity · high confidence
Visitation4.5
Buzz4
Spring-break crowd2.5
Why this rating
- #3 domestic spring break booking on AAA's list source
- Arrests in the South Beach district fell ~24% and crowds were smaller than the post-pandemic years source
- Miami Music Week and Ultra kept search buzz high
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Miami Music WeekMar 22–28, 2027 source
Winter Music ConferenceMar 24–26, 2027 source
Ultra Music Festival: Calvin Harris, Armin van Buuren, Dom Dolla, Martin Garrix, Marshmello, Mau P, Indira Paganotto, Boys Noize, Sofi Tukker's Animal Talk, DrumcodeMar 26–28, 2027 source
Venues Clevelander · National Hotel · Sagamore · Bayfront Park (Ultra)
Miami Beach eased its spring break crackdown in 2026 (no automatic curfew), but the city still says it has 'broken up' with spring break. 2027 rules are usually announced in February.
Dayclubs, pool parties and EDM residencies, for travelers 21 and over. More Information
73/100
#7 · Hot2026 popularity · high confidence
Visitation5
Buzz3.5
Spring-break crowd2.5
Why this rating
- 3.45M visitors in Mar 2026 (+1.9% YoY), with 84.8% hotel occupancy source
- #3 domestic destination in Allianz's data, and on AAA's top 8 source
- 21+ nightlife limits the college crowd
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STS Travel hotel-only packageSpring 2027 source
Venues Drai's · Wet Republic · Marquee Dayclub
Operators STS Travel
Most clubs and dayclubs require guests to be 21+.
The West's biggest spring break, centered on boats. More Information
70/100
#8 · Hot2026 popularity · low confidence
Visitation3
Buzz3.5
Spring-break crowd4
Why this rating
- Top-searched domestic spring break spot in Arizona, California and Nevada source
- No official 2026 visitor count was published
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Venues Copper Canyon (by boat) · London Bridge area bars
Official guide: havasuspringbreak.com. Boating is the main draw.
27+ miles of beach and the biggest drive-to party in the Southeast. More Information
63/100
#9 · Warm2026 popularity · low confidence
Visitation3
Buzz3
Spring-break crowd3.5
Why this rating
- No verified 2026 bed-tax or visitor figures yet
- Tourism marketing now targets families rather than college groups source
- Was not a state leader in the 2026 Google search study source
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Venues Harpoon Harry's · Hammerhead Fred's · Longboards · Sharky's · Coyote Ugly
In past years the springbreak.com page ran foam parties and DJ sets at the Holiday Inn Resort. No 2027 spring break shows have been announced.
The original spring break strip, now quieter. More Information
63/100
#10 · Warm2026 popularity · medium confidence
Visitation4
Buzz3
Spring-break crowd2.5
Why this rating
- #2 domestic spring break booking on AAA's list, mostly families and general travelers source
- 47 beach arrests reported early in the season, a modest number source
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Venues Elbo Room · Rock Bar · Cooley Hammock
The 2026 season brought more police on the beach and downtown, plus curfews for under-18s.
Malecón nightlife on Banderas Bay. More Information
63/100
#11 · Warm2026 popularity · medium confidence
Visitation4
Buzz3
Spring-break crowd2.5
Why this rating
- #6 international destination in Allianz's data source
- Little college tour-operator presence
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Venues The Malecón
None of the major tour companies has confirmed a 2027 package here.
A calmer, resort-based option south of Cancun. More Information
63/100
#12 · Warm2026 popularity · medium confidence
Visitation4
Buzz3
Spring-break crowd2.5
Why this rating
- Shares Cancun's airport. Quintana Roo reported record Easter tourism source
- STS offers trips here source
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STS Travel tripsSpring 2027 source
Venues Playa del Carmen 5th Ave
Operators STS Travel
Hip Strip nightlife and reggae. More Information
60/100
#13 · Warm2026 popularity · medium confidence
Visitation3.5
Buzz2.5
Spring-break crowd3
Why this rating
- Jamaica topped 1M visitors in Q1 2026, but no March-only figure is available source
- STS offers trips here source
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STS Travel tripsSpring 2027 source
Venues Hip Strip · Pier 1
Operators STS Travel
Classic spring break spot whose city now discourages spring breakers. More Information
57/100
#14 · Warm2026 popularity · medium confidence
Visitation3
Buzz2.5
Spring-break crowd3
Why this rating
- 75 beachside arrests in one 2026 weekend, so crowds did turn up source
- The city now discourages spring breakers source
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Venues Bandshell · Razzle's · Ocean Deck · Hawaiian Inn
In 2026 Daytona's police chief said the city should no longer market itself as a spring break destination.
Seven Mile Beach and cliff-jumping at Rick's Café. More Information
50/100
#15 · Mild2026 popularity · low confidence
Visitation3
Buzz2
Spring-break crowd2.5
Why this rating
- Counted in Jamaica's strong Q1 numbers, with no destination-level data source
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Venues Rick's Café · Seven Mile Beach
New for 2027: ziplines, surfing and beach parties. More Information
43/100
#16 · Mild2026 popularity · low confidence
Visitation2.5
Buzz2
Spring-break crowd2
Why this rating
- STS only adds it for 2027, so it has no 2026 spring break history source
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STS Travel's newest destinationSpring 2027 source
Operators STS Travel
Not on springbreak.com. STS added it for 2027.
St. Lawrence Gap nightlife. More Information
37/100
#17 · Quiet2026 popularity · low confidence
Visitation2.5
Buzz1.5
Spring-break crowd1.5
Why this rating
- Not on any 2026 spring break ranking
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Venues St. Lawrence Gap
Mexico's retro spring break original. More Information
33/100
#18 · Quiet2026 popularity · low confidence
Visitation2
Buzz1.5
Spring-break crowd1.5
Why this rating
- No tour operators and a State Dept advisory for Guerrero
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Check the U.S. State Dept travel advisory for Guerrero before booking.
Europe's party beach. Clubs open in summer, not spring. More Information
23/100
#19 · Quiet2026 popularity · low confidence
Visitation1
Buzz1.5
Spring-break crowd1
Why this rating
- Off-season in March. Its clubs open in June
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Venues Papaya · Aquarius · Kalypso
Its season runs June–August, so it's a summer break option rather than a spring one.
Havana culture trips, not party packages. More Information
20/100
#20 · Quiet2026 popularity · low confidence
Visitation1
Buzz1
Spring-break crowd1
Why this rating
- U.S. tourist travel is restricted
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Americans can visit only under OFAC's authorized travel categories, not as tourists.
South Africa's resort spring break. More Information
20/100
#21 · Quiet2026 popularity · low confidence
Visitation1
Buzz1
Spring-break crowd1
Why this rating
- No U.S. spring break operators
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Listed on springbreak.com. No current U.S. operator offers trips.