The greatest beaches for families, with tranquil waves and relaxed crowds, are Mission Beach, Coronado Central Beach, and La Jolla Shores.
This lake resort on the California-Nevada border delivers whether your nature-loving family's notion of outdoor pleasure comprises skiing, hiking, or sunning on a beach.
In places like Gulf State Park, which also provides a swimming pool, kayaking, hiking, a butterfly garden, and more, the whole crew can spend their days splashing in the ocean and lounging on the warm sand.
The Outer Banks are a group of barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina and are a fantastic place to unwind on a budget.
This mountain community in eastern Tennessee was virtually designed with nature-loving families in mind.
Enjoy some sun at family-friendly beaches like Wailea Beach and Napili Bay Beach, or visit Wai'anapanapa State Park to see the unusual black sand coastlines.