Best Family Resorts in Florida

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Kids can play safely in the zero-entry pool at the Omni Amelia Island Resort.

Looking for the best family resorts in Florida? We've got you covered with some great picks near the Orlando theme parks, up and down the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, and all the way down to the Florida Keys.

Because many families head to Florida for fantastic beach vacations, we tried to include a resort in or near some of our favorite beach cities, like Amelia Island, West Palm Beach, Naples, and Destin. We considered factors such as the resorts' activities and amenities, kids' clubs, proximity to local attractions, room types, and more. We also included some great family resorts in Florida that were recommended by our writers and editors.

Here are 21 of the best family resorts in Florida to consider for your next visit to the Sunshine State. Be sure to check out our Florida Family Travel Guide to help you narrow down your location!

36 Top Easter Egg Hunts in Los Angeles

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There are Easter eggs everywhere we hunt! Photo courtesy of Irvine Park Railroad

Easter egg hunts in Los Angeles are a springtime tradition that brings joy to children and families across the city. From neighborhood parks to sprawling farms, these Easter egg hunts offer a delightful adventure as little ones search high and low for colorful treasures hidden among the greenery. With baskets in hand and excitement in the air, it's a time for kids to eagerly collect their Easter bounty.

For more Easter goodies, bounce over to these Easter bunny photo ops and brunches, get creative with easy Easter crafts for kids, and peruse our Spring Fun Guide: Best Things To Do with LA & OC Kids in Spring. 

21 Top Easter Egg Hunts in Orlando for Family Fun

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Magic 107.7 puts on a major Easter event, including an egg hunt, games, and the Easter Bunny. Photo courtesy of Magic 107.7

Easter egg hunts in Orlando are egg-iting for kids of all ages (...get it)! The Easter Bunny has been busy hiding Easter eggs throughout Central Florida, so grab your basket and get ready for fun Easter egg hunts in Orlando. Easter egg hunts in Orlando are entertaining outings to make family memories and get kids excited for the holiday. The pasttime is a pastel dream of sweet treats, sunshine (hopefully), and wholesome fun.

Several Easter egg hunts include appearances by the Easter Bunny himself, so grab your camera for adorable photo-ops!

St. Patrick's Day Weekend 2024 in Los Angeles: St. Patrick Parades, Festivals, and More Things to Do

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You're in luck for a festive St. Patrick's Day parade! Photo courtesy of the County Ventura St. Patrick's Day Parade

Looking for the best things to do in Los Angeles this St. Patrick's Day weekend? St. Patrick’s Day 2024 is packed with parades, leprechauns, and more fun events.

If you're looking for fun things to do for St. Patrick's Day, this weekend is your pot of gold!  Folks line the streets to cheer on the festive Hermosa Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade and County Ventura St. Patrick's Day Parade. There are tasty eats with Irish fare at the Original Farmers Market and Tanaka Farms. Green also heralds the approach of spring, with annual springtime festivals at Gilchrist Farms and Underwood Farms and the emergence of the Natural History Museum's Butterfly Pavillion. 

31 Top Easter Egg Hunts in New York City

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The Queens County Farm Museum hosts a massive Barnyard Egg Hunt complete with with Whiskers the Bunny photo-ops. Photo courtesy of the museum

An Easter egg hunt is the perfect way to celebrate the season. With Easter Sunday just a hop, skip, and a jump away on Sunday, March 31, 2024, there are tons of Easter egg hunts in NYC. We've got the scoop on treat-filled Easter egg hunts in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and the Bronx, including Mommy Poppins' own Easter egg hunt during SPRINGTOPIA at The Seaport.

Most of these Easter egg hunts in NYC are outdoors in local playgrounds and parks, and a few even offer additional spring fun, like Easter Bunny photo-ops. Find more ways to celebrate the season, including Easter Bunny brunches in our Spring Fun Guide for NYC Families.

Hicks Nurseries Blooms as a Family-Friendly Destination in Every Season

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Hicks Nursery offers visitors an early glimpse of spring, when its indoor gardens get decked out in brilliant ant colors each March.

A visit to Hicks Nurseries in Westbury is a fun-filled way to kick off the change of seasons with kids. The sixth-generation, family-owned garden mecca is Long Island’s largest nursery and garden center. It has also become a must-visit spot many families return to year after year. The team at Hicks Nurseries creates unique seasonal experiences kids will fall in love with.

Adventures for the kids include everything from its current spring Flower and Garden Show to its family-friendly Fall Festival and jolly Santa visits each winter. Read on for all the family-friendly event details you need to plan a visit to this local institution, which ranks at No. 53 on our list of 100 FREE things to do on Long Island with kids.

21 Top Easter Egg Hunts in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

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Celebrate spring with an Easter Egg Hunt at Benim Academy. Photo courtesy of Benim Academy

Easter is just around the corner, so grab your baskets and hop to one of these Easter egg hunts in Westchester and the Hudson Valley. Some local egg hunts feature an appearance by the Easter Bunny, including the returning favorite Easter Egg Hunt at Harvest Moon in North Salem. New picks in 2024 include an Easter Egg Hunt with Bluey at Shake it Off in Scarsdale and an Easter Egg Hunt with Ponies at Juckas Stables in Pine Bush.

If you’re looking for more Easter Bunny action, shake your cottontail over to one of the Easter Bunny photo-ops, brunches, or train rides we’ve rounded up. 

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