If you fancy a bit of time out at the beach when the season allows for it take a look at these wonderful beaches. The list was compiled by Travel Channel. This would surely be helpful to you.
10. Cape Hatteras National Seashore, North Carolina
Stretching for 72 miles along the Atlantic coast on the Outer Banks,
the Cape Hatteras National Seashore is a skinny strip of barrier
islands from Nags Head to Ocracoke Island. The beach’s hallmark high,
sandy dunes front frothy surf perfect for swimming, beachcombing and
body-surfing. Visitors can climb up 248 steps to the top of the nation's
tallest lighthouse -- towering at an impressive 196 feet -- for a
spectacular view of the seashore.
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9. East Hampton, New York
Strolling along the
broad stretches of white sand, listening to roaring waves and passing
the glorious mansions of Lily Pond, it's easy to see why East Hampton
is a beloved New York destination any time of year. The picturesque
town is a favorite with A-listers, and at the end of Main Street ,past
sprawling yards and fences surrounding huge homes, is Main Beach, where
perfect white beaches and incredibly tasty lobster rolls await.
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8. Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts
As summer commences, crowds swarm Martha's Vineyard
in droves, but respite can be found in the Vineyard's far eastern
reaches -- up-island, as it's known locally -- at Moshup Beach. Tucked
beneath the infamous Gay Head Cliffs, Moshup Beach is an unspoiled
paradise of soft, white sand framed by red, brown and tan striated
cliffs looming from above.
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7. Cape May, New Jersey
As the farthest point south on the Shore, Cape May
is the crown jewel of the region with gorgeous beaches and a quaint
town center filled with gingerbread Victorians and colorful bed and
breakfasts. Bring your binoculars to the beach to spy the playful
dolphins jumping in the wake.
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6. Coronado, California
Coronado
Central Beach, stretches 1.5 miles behind the great houses along Ocean
Boulevard in front of the glamorous Hotel Del Coronado. Swimmers,
bodysurfers, boogie boarders, sand sculptors, tide poolers and, from
December through February, whale watchers all take to the sand and sea.
North Beach attracts surfers in the morning, and at the extreme north is
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5. Clearwater Beach, Florida
Clearwater Beach
has lured countless families and couples to its broad, sandy shores and
beachfront hotels. Spread along a narrow, 3-mile stretch of the
Pinellas Peninsula on the Gulf Coast, Clearwater Beach straddles the
blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico to the west, and tranquil Tampa Bay to
the east. Visitors enjoy sunbathing on white sandy beaches, diving into
a game of beach volleyball, renting fishing boats, taking a
dolphin-watching cruise, parasailing or heading to a mainland museum or
aquarium. Clearwater Beach
has lured countless families and couples to its broad, sandy shores and
beachfront hotels. Spread along a narrow, 3-mile stretch of the
Pinellas Peninsula on the Gulf Coast, Clearwater Beach straddles the
blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico to the west, and tranquil Tampa Bay to
the east. Visitors enjoy sunbathing on white sandy beaches, diving into
a game of beach volleyball, renting fishing boats, taking a
dolphin-watching cruise, parasailing or heading to a mainland museum or
aquarium.
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4. Kauna'oa Bay, Hawaii
Picture Hawaii and you're probably conjuring images of Kauna'oa Bay
without even realizing it. Located on the Kohala Coast of the
Aloha-state's Big Island, Kauna'oa Bay is quintessential,
picture-postcard Hawaii. With its abundant white sand, palm trees and
clear, calm blue water, the crescent-shaped beach is a natural draw for
sun worshipers, water sport enthusiasts and families in search of safe,
sandy fun.
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3. Nantucket, Massachusetts
A trip to Nantucket
is like visiting a faraway fairytale land -- one set against a bright
blue backdrop of ocean and bay in a community of simple, weathered white
cottages surrounded by wild roses. This former whaling community has
quaint neighborhoods and a beach for everyone, including Surfside Beach
and Children's Beach, both of which feature calm waters and no shortage
of sandcastles.
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2. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
As the largest resort along South Carolina's 60-mile Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach
is the East Coast's ultimate vacation hub. The town teems with
summertime action: beaches dotting the Strand, amusement and water
parks, restaurants and live entertainment. Myrtle Beach's actual beach
is an extensive stretch of silky white sand, with opportunities for
fishing, swimming, sunbathing, sailing and surfing.
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1. Manele Bay, Hawaii
Hulopo'e Beach
on the island of Lana'i, long considered one of the world's most
perfect stretches of sand, lies at the base of the Four Seasons Lana'i
at Manele Bay. The resort overlooks the bay, a designated marine
preserve filled with colorful fish and the occasional spinner dolphin.
In fact, snorkeling and diving spots here are considered some of the
finest in Hawaii, making a swim in the 70-degree water all the more
tempting.
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