For many families, summer would not be complete without a trip to the beach, so we asked our fellow travel writers to share their favorite beaches in America for a family vacation and were overwhelmed by the variety of beaches they had to share. Not a single repetition in the bunch! Whether your family likes to collect shells, mingle with the wildlife, or take long rides on the boardwalk, each one of these beaches has something different to offer. This post covers all of the best beaches in the United States, from the east to the west, each one has something that makes them stand out!
Best Beach Vacations in the US for Families
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Best East Coast Beaches Families Will Love
Stone Harbor, New Jersey Photo credit: Kids Unplugged
Favorite beaches along the east coast usually include beaches in Massachusetts, South Carolina, and the Hamptons, so it was nice to find some additional east coast beaches to add to the list. Here are the ones they found most appealing:
Best Florida Beaches for Families (and one in Texas)
Mickler’s Beach near Jacksonville Photo credit: Travel Inspired Living
It was obvious from the responses received that people love Florida beaches. From its small islands to family friendly beaches, the Sunshine State really does offer some of the finest beaches in the south.
Tips for Family Trips says one of the best family friendly beaches in Florida is Clearwater Beach. They love everything from the sugar sand beaches to the free family events.
Schoolhouse Beach has some of the clearest water you will ever see!
Most people do not think of the Midwest when they think of beaches, and that’s really a shame. The shorelines of the Great Lakes are lined with sand dunes, pebbles, forests, and quaint towns, and really shouldn’t be missed.
Not really Midwest, but not too far away, Tips for Family Trips shares 10 fun things to do in Galveston, Texas and why you’ll love their 32 miles of beaches!
Favorite Beaches on the West Coast
Long Beach, Washington Photo credit: Wild Tales Of
The Pacific Ocean also has beautiful beaches, and they’re not just in California.
Wild Tales Of… discovered some unusual creatures at Long Beach in Washington and lived to tell about it. LOL
Luxe Recess loves the Shore Hotel in Santa Monica and thinks it is the perfect hotel close to Santa Monica Beach and pier.
I always knew everyone had their favorite beach, but I never knew everyone’s choices would be so diverse. All of these places look fantastic and they only make me want to travel more and explore all of the beaches we have in the United States. If you’re looking for beaches around the world for families, you’ll want to read this article. We also have places in Key West to check out. And just in case you were counting, we might have a few more than 25 picks, we just couldn’t choose.
