The biggest crowds, the biggest clubs, and the week that made spring break a thing. If you want the version you've seen in every video, this is it. Harpoon Harry's is the center of gravity; Longboards and Hammerhead Fred's are a walk away.
A1A on one side, the strip on the other. Warm in March, almost guaranteed. Rock Bar runs the pool party every afternoon and the club every night, and Backyard and Revolution are a short ride when you want a change of scene.
One island at the bottom of Texas, one crowd, one week where the whole state shows up. Clayton's Beach Bar is the biggest beach bar in the country and it's the home base. If your school is in Texas, this is your beach.