Spring Break 2023 in Florida & Texas | Where to Go!
Miami Beach releases traffic plan, ‘high impact’ measures for spring break in March
Miami Herald | The city’s spring break plan, released Monday, includes traditional approaches the city imposes every year, along with some new ones that city leaders hope can better promote public safety and ensure tourists enjoy their vacations.
Miami Beach to limit alcohol sales during Spring Break 2023 to 2AM
Daily Mail | Miami Beach City Commissioners voted Wednesday to prohibit the sale and consumption of alcohol after 2am between March 7 and March 21 along the city's entertainment district, commonly referred to as South Beach.
Daytona Beach, FL
How many bars are there? There are around 100 bars/nightclubs listed on Yelp. Most are oriented to NASCAR and Bike Week tourists. The Big Easy Voodoo Lounge, The Seabreeze Taphouse, PLUR Nightclub, and Cruisin Cafe are catering to Spring Breakers.
How many concerts are there? TBA
What party cards are there? Daytonamaniac VIP Card
How's the beach? In Florida, the East Coast has tougher, greener water, and more rugged beaches. It’s a popular beach destination in Florida, but it’s not as pretty as Panama City or Sarasota
Who comes here? While Daytona faded as students went to Panama City, it still attracts around 65,000 student each year.
What's it notable for? It's one of the few places you're allowed to drive a car on the beach, thanks to the hard-packed sand. Major annual events are NASCAR and Bike Week.
Where is Covid Testing Available? Daytona Beach is located in Volusia County, Fl: Testing & Additional Information.
Law Enforcement? Alcohol is strictly prohibited on the beach and the cops have no pity for fake IDs or those they suspect of providing minors with booze. Last year, around 464 underage drinkers on the streets, in the clubs and on the beach were cited. 210 citations were issued on the beach, underage drinkers were given a $288 fine and adult drinkers were issued a $50 fine. See the complete listing of Daytona's Beach Rules & Information.
Ft. Lauderdale Beach, Fl
How many bars are there? There are around 114 bars/nightclubs listed on Yelp.
How many concerts are there? No specific Spring Break Concerts listed, but events in Miami and South Beach are 35 miles(1 hour) away.
What party cards are there? Nothing found on Google or Bing.
What's it notable for? Known as the original Spring Break destination in the 1960 movie "Where The Boys Are"
Where is Covid Testing Available? Miami Beach and South Beach are located in MiamiDade County, Fl: Testing & Additional Information.
Law Enforcement? Alcohol is strictly prohibited on the beach. No recent announcements by @FLPD411. See the complete listing of Ft. Lauderdale's Beach Rules & Information.
Miami & South Beach
How many bars are there? There are around 114 bars/nightclubs listed on Yelp.
Where is Covid Testing Available? Miami Beach and South Beach are located in MiamiDade County, Fl: Testing & Additional Information.
Spring Break 2023 Events
Mar 22nd - 27th
Bayfront Park
Downtown Miami Beach, FL
Miami & SoBe Spring Break 2023 News
Miami Beach releases traffic plan, ‘high impact’ measures for spring break in March
Miami Herald | 3/2/22 | The city’s spring break plan, released Monday, includes traditional approaches the city imposes every year, along with some new ones that city leaders hope can better promote public safety and ensure tourists enjoy their vacations.
Miami Beach to limit alcohol sales during Spring Break 2023 to 2AM
Daily Mail | 1/1/22 | Miami Beach City Commissioners voted Wednesday to prohibit the sale and consumption of alcohol after 2am between March 7 and March 21 along the city's entertainment district, commonly referred to as South Beach.
Panama City Beach, FL
News Herald | A portion of sandy beaches in Panama City Beach will be temporarily closed at 10 PM every night from March 1 until April 30.
How many bars are there? There are around 16 bars/nightclubs listed on Yelp.
How many concerts are there?TBA
What party cards are there?The Manic VIP Card
What's it notable for? Panama City is home to Spinnaker, Harpoon Harry's, Sharky's and Hamerhead Fred's
Where is Covid Testing Available? Panama City Beach is located in Bay County, Fl: Testing & Additional Information.
Law Enforcement? Alcohol is strictly prohibited on the beach during March and the cops have no pity for fake IDs or those they suspect of providing minors with booze. Recent announcement in January by @BayCountySO indicate "strict enforcement." See the complete listing of Panama City Beach's Spring Break ordinances.
Clearwater Beach, FL
How many bars are there? There are around 9 bars/nightclubs listed on Yelp.
How many concerts are there? Nothing found on Google or Bing.
What party cards are there? Nothing found on Google or Bing.
What's it notable for? Clearwater Beach is one of the top rated beaches in Florida for family vacations. It has exceptionally wide beaches are a haven for sports enthusiasts; several major beach volleyball championships are held here each year. The commercial district of the beach can be explored by boarding the free Jolly Trolley.
Where is Covid Testing Available? Clearwater Beach is located in Pinellas, Fl: Testing & Additional Information.
Law Enforcement? Clearwater police officers will be out issuing tickets to spring breakers who break the rules. Officers will enforce open container laws and give a stern warning to anyone who darts across the street. With two less crosswalks, visitors will have to walk all the way around the island’s main roundabout. Recent Spring Break 2023 News Story . See a complete listing of Clearwater Beach's ordinances.
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Padre Island, Tx
South Padre Island Ready for Spring Break 2023
CCTexas | TxDOT has opened all travel lanes on the JFK Causeway Bridge allowing traffic in two lanes in each direction, separated by a traffic control barrier. The four-lane traffic pattern is scheduled to continue until the week of March 21.
Spring Break 2023 in South Padre Island Texas. Rapper Afroman will perform at Claytons Beach Bar
CMG | Rapper, songwriter and comedian Afroman will perform live at Clayton’s Beach Bar on March 23rd. He is known for his energetic performances and has a loyal and large fan base.
How many bars are there? There are around 9 bars/nightclubs listed on Yelp. Yelp. The top Spring Break spots are Clayton’s Beach Bar, Louie’s Backyard, and The Quarterdeck Lounge in the Isla Grand Beach Resort.
How many concerts are there? TBA
What party cards are there? Padremaniac VIP Card
How's the beach? In Texas, South Padre Island boasts 34 miles of inviting white sand beaches and ease of travel by air, land or sea.
Who comes here? While Daytona faded as students went to Panama City, it still attracts around 65,000 student each year. In 2016, there was a 25% incease.
What's it notable for? It's one of the few places you're allowed to still drink alcohol on the beach, thanks to the hard-packed sand. Major annual events that take place at the same time as Spring Break is Texas Week.
Where is Covid Testing Available? South Padre Island is located in Cameron County, Tx: Testing & Additional Information.
Law Enforcement? Last year, the number of law enforcement officers was 190 from the FBI, DEA, DPS and the Texas Rangers. During the peak weeks from March 9th to 19th, there were 499 arrests resulting in jail, 120 accidents and 621 unclassified incidents 621. Wireless cameras are being used in key locations, like the event areas along with other fixed cameras that in use all year. See the complete listing of South Padre's Beach Rules & Information.
