Atlantic City may be best known for its casinos, but the iconic boardwalk along the Atlantic Ocean is a close second. There's plenty to do in this New Jersey town, including visiting an amusement park, eating fresh seafood, and spreading out on the sand, of course.
The small city of Deerfield Beach is ideal if you want to experience South Florida's beaches without the crowds. Located between Boca Raton and Pompano Beach, the town is known for its fishing pier and abundance of outdoor water activities
Myrtle Beach is a seaside community with 60 miles of sandy beach and 14 unique communities meshed together. It provides those classic beach town activities, such as a fun boardwalk and theme park
South of Fort Lauderdale and north of Miami, Hallandale Beach is home to Gulfstream Park Racing and a handful of public beaches. It's a smaller community that offers a classic beach day if you want to escape the crowds.
Part of the St. Petersburg metropolitan area, Pinellas Park has a population of about 53,000 and provides access to a string of beaches along the north-western coast of Florida.
With over 30 miles of beaches, Galveston is the only Texas seaside city on this list. It's located on the balmy Gulf of Mexico and there are plenty of museums and art galleries you can visit, along with beaches
South of Clearwater, Largo offers access to beaches and two larger metropolitan areas, perfect for the homeowner who wants to be near the action but not caught up in it.