Spring break is getting closer, and whether you’re planning a quick long weekend or a full week away, the hardest part is often deciding where to go.

To see which destinations travelers are most curious about, we analyzed Google Trends search interest and identified the top-searched spring break destinations and resorts in every U.S. state.

Specifically, we analyzed U.S. search interest from January 2025 through January 2026 across terms for international and domestic destinations and resorts.

Each State’s Top-Searched International Spring Break Destination


When it comes to international spring break destinations, Mexico dominates search interest, with Cancún as the clear standout.

Key International Takeaways

• Cancún, Mexico, is the top-searched international spring break destination in 13 states, making it the most searched international destination overall.
• Greece ranks second, coming in at No. 1 in 8 states, showing that spring break curiosity isn’t limited to the usual beach-party or nearby suspects.
• Belize leads 5 states, and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, tops 4 states.
• A handful of destinations are top-searched in multiple states beyond the leaders, including Iceland (3 states) and Peru (3 states).

Top International Destinations Overall


Each State’s Top-Searched Domestic Spring Break Destination


For domestic spring break travel, Florida runs the table.

Key Domestic Takeaways

• Key West is the top-searched domestic spring break destination in 17 states and Washington, D.C. (18 total).
• Destin ranks No. 1 in 15 states.
• Combined, Key West and Destin account for 33 of the top domestic results (out of the 50 states plus Washington, D.C.).
• Overall, Florida destinations make up 37 of the 51 top domestic results (50 states plus Washington, D.C.).

Top Domestic Destinations Overall


When a State Had Multiple In-State Options in Our List, What Came Out on Top?

Because our domestic search-term list included multiple destinations within a few specific states, we were able to see which in-state option generated the most search interest within those states:

• Florida: Orlando ranks as Florida’s top-searched domestic destination, outpacing Florida beach destinations in our list like Key West, Destin, and Panama City Beach.
• Texas: Galveston is Texas’ top-searched domestic destination, beating out other in-state options in our list like South Padre Island and Port Aransas.
• South Carolina: Myrtle Beach ranks above Hilton Head Island.
• Alabama: Gulf Shores ranks above Orange Beach.

This doesn’t mean these are the only places residents consider; it simply reflects what ranked highest among the destinations included in our study’s domestic keyword set.