Beach Guides
Travel guides, tips, and insider knowledge for US beaches.
August 18, 2026
Best Beaches in Wildwood, New Jersey
5 Wildwood-area beaches ranked by real visitor ratings. Wildwood Crest holds 4.8 stars across 680 reviews. All Wildwood beaches are free, with no beach tags.
August 18, 2026
Less Crowded Beaches Near Myrtle Beach
7 quieter beaches within 30 miles of Myrtle Beach, ranked by real visitor ratings. Windy Hill Beach holds 4.8 stars. Where locals go to skip the crowds.
August 11, 2026
Best Beaches in Half Moon Bay, California
12 beaches covering 4 miles of San Mateo County coastline. Which ones are worth the drive from San Francisco, and which suit surfers vs. swimmers.
August 11, 2026
Best Beaches in Malibu, California
11 Malibu beaches ranked by real visitor ratings. Zuma Beach leads with 2,731 reviews. Know what each beach is good for before making the drive.
August 4, 2026
Best Beaches Near Miami, Florida (12 Options Ranked by Locals)
From South Beach's Art Deco strip to quiet Key Biscayne coves, here are 12 beaches near Miami ranked by real Google ratings from 70 to 11,301 reviews.
August 4, 2026
Dog-Friendly Beaches in Texas: 9 Options on the Gulf Coast
Texas Gulf Coast beaches from Galveston to Padre Island that allow dogs, with leash rules, ratings from 63 to 2,515 reviews, and what to expect at each spot.
July 28, 2026
Best Beaches in Corpus Christi, Texas: 7 Spots Ranked by Real Visitors
7 top-rated beaches in Corpus Christi, TX, from Whitecap Beach's 2,515 reviews to Big Shell's remote 63-acre stretch. Real ratings and what each one actually offers.
July 28, 2026
Best Beaches in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina: 5 Spots Compared
5 top-rated beaches on Hilton Head Island, SC, compared by crowd level, amenities, and access. Real ratings from 43 to 134 reviews to help you pick the right beach.
July 21, 2026
Best Beaches Near Myrtle Beach, SC: 9 Picks Along the Grand Strand
9 top-rated beaches along the Grand Strand, from Cherry Grove's calm inlet to Pawleys Island's 3 miles of natural shoreline. Real ratings from 14 to 940 reviews.
July 21, 2026
Best Beaches Near Wilmington, NC: 7 Options from Wrightsville to Sunset Beach
7 beaches within 45 miles of Wilmington, NC, with real ratings from 38 to 859 reviews. Covers Wrightsville Beach, Kure Beach, Ocean Isle, and quieter barrier islands.
July 14, 2026
Best Beaches on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket: 10 Ranked by Real Reviews
Cape Cod's 10 best-rated beaches across the Cape, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket, ranked by 3,000+ verified visitor reviews. Surf, fees, and access details included.
July 14, 2026
Best Beaches on Long Island: 10 Ranked by 5,000+ Visitor Reviews
From Fire Island to the Hamptons, these are Long Island's 10 best-rated beaches based on 5,000+ real visitor reviews. Ratings, fees, and what each beach is actually like.
July 12, 2026
Best Beaches in Fort Lauderdale, Florida: 5 Ranked by Real Visitor Ratings
5 Fort Lauderdale beaches ranked by verified visitor ratings. Las Olas, Sebastian Street, Hollywood, and more compared on water, crowds, and parking.
July 12, 2026
Best Beaches in Clearwater, Florida: 2 Ranked by Real Visitor Ratings
The 2 best beaches in Clearwater, Florida ranked by verified visitor ratings. Clearwater Beach and Sand Key compared on water, facilities, and crowds.
May 26, 2026
Best Beaches Near Jacksonville, Florida: 7 Ranked by 2,200+ Visitor Reviews
7 beaches near Jacksonville, FL ranked by real visitor ratings. Crescent Beach, Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Boneyard Beach. Crowds, parking, and conditions.
May 26, 2026
Best Family Beaches in Florida: 8 Ranked by 20,000+ Visitor Reviews
8 Florida beaches ranked for families by real visitor ratings. Clearwater Beach, Lido Key, Naples Beach, Sand Key. Calm water, parking, lifeguards, and facilities.
May 19, 2026
Best Beaches on the Outer Banks, North Carolina: 8 Picks by Rating
8 best Outer Banks beaches ranked by real ratings and review counts. Cape Lookout, Ocracoke, Corolla, Emerald Isle, and more with practical visitor details.
May 19, 2026
Dog-Friendly Beaches in Florida: 8 Beaches That Actually Allow Dogs
8 dog-friendly beaches in Florida with verified leash rules, off-leash hours, and real ratings. Fort De Soto, Jacksonville Beach, Daytona, and more.
May 12, 2026
Best Beaches on Florida's Gulf Coast: 9 Ranked by Real Visitor Reviews
9 Gulf Coast Florida beaches ranked by verified ratings. Clearwater, Siesta Key, Naples, Lido Key. Sand quality, water conditions, and parking details.
May 12, 2026
Best Beaches in San Diego: 8 Ranked by 14,000+ Visitor Reviews
8 San Diego beaches ranked by real visitor ratings and review counts. La Jolla, Coronado, Pacific Beach, Mission Beach. Water conditions and access.
April 14, 2026
Best Beaches in Georgia: 7 Ranked by 7,000+ Visitor Reviews
7 Georgia beaches ranked by real visitor ratings. Jekyll Island, Tybee Island, Cumberland Island. Water conditions, access, and what to actually expect.
April 14, 2026
Best Beaches in Maine: 8 Ranked by 2,800+ Visitor Reviews
8 Maine beaches ranked by real visitor ratings. Ogunquit, Bar Harbor, Old Orchard Beach, Acadia. Water temps, parking, and what to expect at each.
April 7, 2026
Best Beaches in North Carolina: 12 Ranked by 4,000+ Visitor Reviews
12 North Carolina beaches ranked by real visitor ratings. Outer Banks, Emerald Isle, Wrightsville Beach, Cape Lookout. Water conditions, access, and what to expect.
April 7, 2026
Best Beaches in South Carolina: 11 Ranked by 3,700+ Visitor Reviews
11 South Carolina beaches ranked by real visitor ratings. Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head, Huntington Beach State Park, Pawleys Island. Crowd levels, parking, water conditions.
March 31, 2026
Best Beaches in Maryland 2026: 7 Chesapeake Bay & Ocean Picks
Discover Maryland's best beaches from Sandy Point to Assawoman Bay. Calmer Chesapeake beaches, wild Atlantic coast beaches, real ratings & visitor reviews.
March 31, 2026
Best Beaches in Virginia: 8 Picks from Assateague to Virginia Beach
Virginia has 112 miles of Atlantic coastline plus Chesapeake Bay beaches. Here are 8 top-rated options with real ratings, from wild Assateague to quieter Sandbridge.
March 31, 2026
Best Beaches in Washington State: 8 Picks for the Pacific Northwest Coast
From 28-mile Long Beach to the sea-stack coastline at Ruby Beach, here are 8 top-rated Washington beaches with real ratings and what makes each worth the drive.
March 24, 2026
Best Beaches in New Jersey 2026: Jersey Shore Guide (Ocean City, Cape May & Wildwood)
Find the best Jersey Shore beaches in 2026. Ocean City, Cape May, Wildwood, Asbury Park ranked by real reviews. Atlantic coastline guides with parking, fees & family info.
March 24, 2026
Dog-Friendly Beaches Near Me: California's Best Off-Leash & Pet-Friendly Spots
Dog-friendly beaches near you in California. 8 best off-leash & pet-friendly beaches with leash rules, ratings, parking and directions. San Francisco, Malibu, San Diego.
March 17, 2026
Best Beaches in Massachusetts: 12 Rated by Real Visitor Reviews + Photos
Best beaches in Massachusetts ranked by real visitor ratings. From Nauset Beach (4.8 stars, 1,300 reviews) to Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard & Cape Cod. Season tips, parking & crowds.
March 17, 2026
Best Beaches in Texas 2026: 11 Rated by 420K+ Visitor Reviews (Whitecap, Galveston, South Padre)
Top 11 Texas beaches ranked by real visitor ratings & reviews. Whitecap Beach, Galveston (East Beach, Babe's), South Padre Island. Water temps, parking, families, crowds.
March 10, 2026
Best Beaches in Hawaii: 10 Top-Rated Spots for Maui, Oahu & Big Island (2026)
Best beaches in Hawaii ranked by real visitor reviews: Wailea & Keawakapu (Maui), Waimea Bay & Waikiki (Oahu), Manini'owali (Big Island). Photos, ratings & what each beach is best for.
March 10, 2026
Best Beaches Near New York City: 10 Options Within 2 Hours
From Jones Beach to the Hamptons and Fire Island, here are 10 rated beaches within 2 hours of NYC, with real ratings from over 3,500 reviews.
March 7, 2026
Best Beaches in Florida: 20 Rated by Real Visitor Reviews + Photos
Best beaches in Florida by real ratings. Top 20 from Siesta Key (quartz sand) to Miami Beach, Clearwater, and the Florida Keys. Visitor reviews, photos, amenities & how to find your match.
March 4, 2026
Best Beaches in California 2026: 30+ Top-Rated Beaches by Visitor Reviews
Find the best beaches in California ranked by real visitor reviews. La Jolla, Zuma, Malibu & 27+ more. Ratings, parking, dog-friendly info & local guides.
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Best Beaches in Oregon 2026: Hidden Coves, Sea Stacks & Scenic Hiking Trails
Discover Oregon's most dramatic coastline: Cannon Beach, Haystack Rock, Cape Perpetua & secluded coves with tide pools, sea stacks, and coastal trails.