• How do you find a safe and fun beach for children?
    • Finding a beach that is fun while at the same time safe for the little ones requires some careful planning.
  • What features make a beach ideal for families with children?
    • The best beaches should be sandy, soft, clean, and slope gently into the water. They should also be watched by a lifeguard, have nearby restrooms and showers, and be easily accessible from the parking lot or public transport.
  • Why are nearby restaurants and cafes important for a family beach trip?
    • Restaurants, cafes, and beach shacks offering snacks or drinks are also very important to keep everyone refreshed and energized throughout the day.
  • Are there family-friendly beaches available?
    • Fortunately, the country is full of magnificent beaches where the little ones will have a great time.

1. Coronado Beach, San Diego, CA

Coronado Beach, San Diego, CA
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2. Seaside Beach, South Walton, FL

Seaside Beach, South Walton, FL
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3. Buckroe Beach, Hampton, VA

Buckroe Beach, Hampton, VA
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4. Siesta Beach, Siesta Key, FL

Siesta Beach, Siesta Key, FL
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5. Coast Guard Beach, Cape Cod, MA

Coast Guard Beach, Cape Cod, MA
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6. Coligny Beach, Hilton Head, SC

Coligny Beach, Hilton Head, SC
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7. Corolla Beach, Outer Banks, NC

Corolla Beach, Outer Banks, NC
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8. Fort DeSoto Park, Tierra Verde, FL

Fort DeSoto Park, Tierra Verde, FL
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9. Kiawah Beachwalker Park, Kiawah Island, SC

Kiawah Beachwalker Park, Kiawah Island, SC
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10. Long Beach, WA

Long Beach, WA
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11. Luquillo Beach, El Yunque National Forest, PR

Luquillo Beach, El Yunque National Forest, PR
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12. Menemsha Beach, Martha's Vineyard

Menemsha Beach, Martha's Vineyard
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13. Oak St Beach, Chicago, IL

Oak St Beach, Chicago, IL
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14. Ocean City, NJ

Ocean City, NJ
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15. Poipu Beach Park, Kauai, HI

Poipu Beach Park, Kauai, HI
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16. Rehoboth Beach

Rehoboth Beach
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17. Black Pot Beach Park, Kauai, HI

Black Pot Beach Park, Kauai, HI
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18. Short Sands Beach, York Beach, ME

Short Sands Beach, York Beach, ME
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19. Capitola City Beach, Capitola, CA

Capitola City Beach, Capitola, CA
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20. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, MI

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, MI
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21. South Beach, Tybee Island, GA

South Beach, Tybee Island, GA
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22. St. George Island Beach, St. George, FL

St. George Island Beach, St. George, FL
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23. Assateague Island National Seashore, MD

Assateague Island National Seashore, MD
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24. Cannon Beach, OR

Cannon Beach, OR
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