Finding a beach that is fun while at the same time safe for the little ones requires some careful planning. The best beaches have to be sandy, soft, clean, slope gently into the water, watched by a lifeguard, with nearby restrooms and showers, and be easily accessible from the parking lot or public transport. Restaurants, cafes, and beach shacks offering snacks or drinks are also very important. Fortunately, the country is full of magnificent beaches where the little ones will have a great time.

Coronado Beach, San Diego, CA

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Seaside Beach, South Walton, FL

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Buckroe Beach, Hampton, VA

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Siesta Beach, Siesta Key, FL

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Coast Guard Beach, Cape Cod, MA

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Coligny Beach, Hilton Head, SC

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Corolla Beach, Outer Banks, NC

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Fort DeSoto Park, Tierra Verde, FL

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Kiawah Beachwalker Park, Kiawah Island, SC

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Long Beach, WA

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Luquillo Beach, El Yunque National Forest, PR

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Menemsha Beach, Martha's Vineyard

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Oak St Beach, Chicago, IL

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Ocean City, NJ

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Poipu Beach Park, Kauai, HI

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Rehoboth Beach

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Black Pot Beach Park, Kauai, HI

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Short Sands Beach, York Beach, ME

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Capitola City Beach, Capitola, CA

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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, MI

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South Beach, Tybee Island, GA

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St. George Island Beach, St. George, FL

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Assateague Island National Seashore, MD

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Cannon Beach, OR

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