Quick Summary:
- 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).
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Best Beaches in Georgia: Tybee Island
Best Beaches in Rhode Island: Newport
Best Beach in New Jersey: Ocean City
Easiest Beaches to Get to in Massachusetts: Cape Cod
Most activities for the whole family: Virginia Beach
Most secluded beach near New York City: Montauk
Best beaches in Delaware: Rehoboth Beach
South Carolina beach with most attractions: Myrtle Beach
Best beach in Maine: Kennebunk
Second best beach in Georgia: Jekyll Island
Best beaches in Maryland: Ocean City
Best in New Hampshire: Hampton Beach
Best island beaches in North Carolina: Ocracoke Island
Best beach for couples in Rhode Island: Block Island
Best South Carolina beaches for couples: Kiawah Island
Most romantic town beach in Maine: Bar Harbor
Most luxurious and secluded beaches for couples, Nantucket, Massachusetts
Best New Jersey beach for families: Wildwood Crest
Best South Carolina beach with kids: Hilton Head Island
Best Delaware beach with kids: Dewey Beach
Best Maine for adventure: Ogunquit
Massachusetts' most famous beaches: Martha’s Vineyard
Best romantic North Carolina beaches: Bald Head Island
Best Connecticut day trip beach: Bridgeport
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