# There Are Two Types of Floridians: Beach People… and People Who Avoid It at All Costs

**By Momof 2Boyz** · 2026-05-07

People assume everyone in Florida loves the beach.

And some people absolutely do.

They wake up early for sunrise walks.

They own multiple beach chairs.

They know what SPF works best.

They think “salty air” is therapeutic.

Then there’s the other group.

The people who look at the ocean and think:

“Absolutely not.”

The Beach Lovers

Beach people are a different breed.

They love the sound of the waves.

The sunshine.

The ocean breeze.

The feeling of sand between their toes.

They’ll stay out there all day.

Burning slightly.

Eating snacks with sandy fingers.

Relaxing like they’re in a sunscreen commercial.

And somehow… they’re happy.

Then There’s the Rest of Us

The anti-beach Floridians?

We have questions.

Mainly:

“What just touched my foot?”

Because once you get into ocean water, your imagination starts working overtime.

Seaweed?

Fish?

A crab?

Something with too many legs?

Something invisible that can sting you?

No thank you.

Sand Is the Real Villain

Even if you survive the mysterious ocean creatures, the sand is waiting.

Sand in your shoes.

Sand in your car.

Sand in your towels.

Sand in your snacks.

Sand somehow still showing up in your house three days later.

You shower.

You rinse off.

You think you escaped it.

Wrong.

There’s still sand somewhere.

The Beach Packing Process Is Exhausting

People act like going to the beach is relaxing.

But first you have to bring:

Chairs

Umbrellas

Towels

Coolers

Snacks

Sunscreen

Extra clothes

Toys

Water bottles

A wagon somehow carrying 400 pounds of stuff

By the time you finally sit down, you need a recovery day.

Florida Heat Makes It Worse

The beach in Florida during summer is basically nature testing your limits.

The sand burns your feet.

The humidity sticks to you instantly.

Your sunscreen starts sweating off before you even finish applying it.

And somehow the sun feels personal.

But Beach People Don’t Care

This is what makes beach lovers fascinating.

None of these things bother them.

Jellyfish warning?

Still swimming.

Shark sighting nearby?

“Probably fine.”

UV index of 12?

“Perfect beach day!”

Meanwhile the anti-beach Floridians are indoors enjoying air conditioning and not wondering what touched their ankle.

The One Thing Everyone Agrees On

Florida sunsets over the water?

Absolutely worth it.

Even beach haters can admit that part is magical.

Final Thought

Living in Florida usually means eventually choosing a side:

Beach person… or beach avoider.

And honestly?

Both are understandable.

At Momof2Boyz, we know Florida life is a mix of sunshine, chaos, humidity, and arguing over whether the beach is relaxing or a full sensory nightmare.

Small Shop. Big Smiles.

**Tags:** #family, #hobbies, #life, #mentalhealth, #momlife

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