Plan a family weekend getaway to one of these beautiful East Coast beaches where you can relax with ocean views and let your kids have fun surrounded by water. Our list includes secluded islands, popular beach resort towns and other beautiful family-friendly options in every state along the East Coast of the United States. Here are the best East Coast beaches (other than Florida beaches listed in this separate article).

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Best Beaches in Georgia: Tybee Island

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Best Beaches in Rhode Island: Newport

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Best Beach in New Jersey: Ocean City

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Easiest Beaches to Get to in Massachusetts: Cape Cod

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Most activities for the whole family: Virginia Beach

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Most secluded beach near New York City: Montauk

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Best beaches in Delaware: Rehoboth Beach

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South Carolina beach with most attractions: Myrtle Beach

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Best beach in Maine: Kennebunk

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Second best beach in Georgia: Jekyll Island

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Best beaches in Maryland: Ocean City

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Best in New Hampshire: Hampton Beach

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Best island beaches in North Carolina: Ocracoke Island

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Best beach for couples in Rhode Island: Block Island

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Best South Carolina beaches for couples: Kiawah Island

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Most romantic town beach in Maine: Bar Harbor

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Most luxurious and secluded beaches for couples, Nantucket, Massachusetts

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Best New Jersey beach for families: Wildwood Crest

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Best South Carolina beach with kids: Hilton Head Island

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Best Delaware beach with kids: Dewey Beach

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Best Maine for adventure: Ogunquit

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Massachusetts' most famous beaches: Martha’s Vineyard

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Best romantic North Carolina beaches: Bald Head Island

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Best Connecticut day trip beach: Bridgeport

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