good location for teens? good surf/wave action?

Trying to decide between Marriott Harbor Beach or Marco Island for spring break with two 16 year old girls? We like to divide our time between relaxing at the pool and beach, and doing more active things.

Usually my daughter likes to boogie board and I don%26#39;t know if there is much wave action in Fort Lauderdale (I know there is none on the gulf). Also does the water approach that aqua blue color of the caribbean or is it dark like the water furhur north? Thanks!

good location for teens? good surf/wave action?

Better coloring than Marco. Looks totally Caribbean. Not many shells in the sand.

Sorry, USUALLY wave action is similiar to that of Marco or the West Side.. . Since the water here is warmed by the Gulf Stream Current, it will be excellent for swimming.

Waves grow as you go further N.. Usually N past Martin County (Vero Beach area), the waves are big.... but the Gulfstream Current leaves, so the water may be a bit colder.

good location for teens? good surf/wave action?

KenK is correct that the better wave action is further north- as a matter of fact Cocoa Beach or Daytona would be better bets, although definitely colder. The famous RonJon Surf Shop is right on the beach in Cocoa. We have a branch of it in Lauderdale as well, but far out West in Sawgrass Mills. The original one is in Cocoa , which is the closest thing in FL to a surfing mecca.

The only time the waves get exciting down here is when a storm approaches and at that point all the kids I taught would call in sick to take advantage of the rare opportunity to surf.

Thanks for the info on the waves, how about activities for teens, is there much going on? Thanks again

We stayed at the Marriott Marco Island April %26#39;05. We started at Disney World and then went there for 5 nights. After the pool/beach for a day or two-we were bored. Their were no organized pool activities. There were no activities at the resort that brought people together. It was nice property on a nice beach, but little to do. There were some sports activities/rentals. You may want to call the hotel to confirm. Our Dtr. was 13 at the time. She is a shopper- not much in the area. Drove up north to Naples to walk around shops-have lunch. Can take tour of Evergades and boat to Key West as day trips. We have never stayed at the Marriott Harbor Beach, but have friends who have gone several times. Their children are younger.May be more to do in Ft Lauderdale area. We are also in the process of deciding on a resort with a teen lounge/activities for spring break. P.S. Gulf water is warmer-more greenish-blue- but nothing like Carribean water. Hope this helps? Can email me with any further questions.