Top 10 Best East Coast Beaches

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The east coast has everything from those stunning New England beaches to the waves up and down the Florida coastline.

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Old Orchard Beach, Maine

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Mayflower Beach, Massachusetts

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The beach has live music during the summer and entertainment for children in July and August.

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Coney Island, New York

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Ocean City screams family vacation. This enormous beach seems to stretch forever. Ocean City is truly a family spot with plenty of facilities and lifeguards on duty.

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Beautiful Virginia Beach is a thriving environment with plenty of family-friendly things to do. Wildlife is aplenty at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge.

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Wilmington, North Carolina

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Top 10 Best East Coast Beaches

The east coast has everything from those stunning New England beaches to the waves up and down the Florida coastline.

Old Orchard Beach, Maine

The beach is known for its pier, where you can browse the many shops and, of course, indulge in Maine’s famous seafood.

Mayflower Beach, Massachusetts

Mayflower Beach stands out, especially for young children, as it has miles of tide pools that can be explored during low tide.

The beach has live music during the summer and entertainment for children in July and August.

Newport Beach, Rhode Island

Coney Island, New York

New York City has a lot to offer, but we often don’t think of the beach. Coney Island is a stretch of soft, inviting sand surrounded by a family-friendly atmosphere.

Ocean City screams family vacation. This enormous beach seems to stretch forever. Ocean City is truly a family spot with plenty of facilities and lifeguards on duty.

Ocean City, Maryland

Beautiful Virginia Beach is a thriving environment with plenty of family-friendly things to do. Wildlife is aplenty at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge.

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Wilmington, North Carolina

Kure Beach is perfect for families who prefer things to be quieter and slower-paced.

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