Spectacular Glimpses of the Most Beautiful Beaches in the U.S.
With summer in view, many Americans are looking to get back on the road. Whether that looks like a road trip across the country, a flight to a different state or just a quick weekend trip to your local beach, there are plenty of ways to relax in the sand. According to a survey by PredictHQ, 75% of respondents say they plan to travel in the next 3-6 months. After a slow summer of 2020, beach towns along the coasts are looking to welcome visitors back this year. Many seasonal businesses are hoping to bounce back with a peak in tourism.
If you’re ready to start planning your summer vacation, the photos here are bound to inspire you. Don’t forget to stock up on your summer essentials, this list of beach chairs, beach umbrellas and beach bags are a great place to start. Summer will be here before we know it, so you’ll want to get an early start on your travel plans.
But if you’re not quite ready to travel, consider a virtual trip. Many websites are offering 3D and VR views across the world, including many amazing beaches. So while you’re visualizing yourself with your toes in the sand, you can transform your home into a beachy paradise with an icy cocktail or lemonade and a picnic basket full of snacks. Whether a virtual or real trip is in your future, you can still sit back, take a look at these photos and enjoy the sandy, sunny sites.
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Second Beach on the Olympia National Park coastline in La Push, Washington.
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A beach in Newport, a town along the coast in Oregon between the coastal mountains, the Pacific Ocean and Yaquina Bay.
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A lifeguard tower at the popular tourist spot, Venice Beach in Los Angeles, California.
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Kayaks on a remote beach along the Muir Inlet in Alaska, overlooking Glacier Bay National Park in the distance.
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Tropical palm trees surround the Makena Cove beach in Maui, Hawaii.
A great blue heron standing on the beach in Port Aransas, Texas.
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Picnic tables line the man-made beach in Grand Isle, at the edge of the Louisiana coast.
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The walkway to the beaches of Gulf Shores in Alabama, which also has trails, a pier and zip line over the dunes.
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The beaches of Biloxi are part of 26 miles of white sand beaches along the Gulf Coast, adorned with casinos and the Biloxi Lighthouse.
A bright day at a beach in Naples, located in southwest Florida.
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Sunrise at Tybee Island, a popular vacation spot located 20 minutes from Savannah.
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Clear water and blue skies add to the scenery at Hilton Head Island in South Carolina.
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The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse adds a spotlight to the beaches of Buxton, located at the tip of Hatteras Island.
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A scenic view of the sea at sunset in the popular Virginia Beach.
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A slice of wildlife at Assateague Island in Maryland, where wild horses roam the protected beaches.
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Cloudy skies don't take away from the beauty of sunset at Rehoboth Beach in Delaware.
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New Jersey is known for its miles of coastline, boardwalks, casinos and restaurants. In Barnegat, a quieter beach features its lighthouse.
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Lounge chairs and umbrellas line a beach in Montauk, known for its white sand and 70-foot-high bluffs.
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Tourists are drawn to the old Colony Hotel in Kennebunkport Beach, located on the southern coast of Maine.
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New Hampshire only has an 18-mile seacoast, but it still has plenty to offer. Rye offers a peaceful beach among nature with terrific ocean views.
Sometimes called P-town, Provincetown is located on the northern tip of Cape Cod.
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Rocks surround Narragansett Bay, located on the north side of Rhode Island. Tourists visit the seaside town for its warm-water beaches.
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A sand dune and lighthouse in the background of the beach at Old Saybrook, one of the oldest towns in the state.
(Getty Images)Before you plan your next trip, get inspired to watch the tide come in at these stunning beaches.