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Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, California

June 27, 2010

One of the best boardwalks in the state of California is right here in Santa Cruz. And we stopped here because the beach was so inviting; wide, open space with a good mix of people from all walks of life. Interestingly enough, this area has some great history that makes it fascinating. You can’t walk [...]

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Beachwalker Park in Kiawah Island, South Carolina

May 28, 2010

Want to take the family on an inexpensive beach vacation that will be memorable and make you look like a genius? Think South Carolina. It has miles and miles of coastline and is so easy to get to you’ll wonder why you kept that Caribbean island brochure next to your bed for so long. Plus, [...]

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Coast Guard Beach in Cape Cod, Massachusetts

May 28, 2010

Who knew an old, weathered Coast Guard Station would birth the number 7 beach on Dr. Beach’s list of the top 10 beaches in America for 2010. Yet it did and with good reason. Easy to get to, which means it can get crowded, Coast Guard Beach in Cape Cod is one of those places [...]

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Main Beach in East Hampton, New York

May 28, 2010

Another beautiful beach in this area of New York is Main Beach in East Hampton. And you’ll find that the locals have built around it in a way that showcases the shoreline. Little environmental impact means you’ll have a long, pristine beach to walk along and surf. Main Beach has been a getaway for wealthy [...]

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Cape Hatteras Beach in the Outer Banks of North Carolina

May 28, 2010

Cape Hatteras beaches have proven to be some of the most fun family friendly in all of the east coast United States. They are composed of beaches along the Cape Hatteras barrier island off of North Carolina and are home to some of the best windsurfers and kiteboarders in this part of the world. And [...]

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Del Mar City Beach, San Diego, California

May 25, 2010

This is a big beach in the San Diego area, in the northern part of a beautiful California coastline. A hop, skip and jump north of Torrey Pines State Beach is Del Mar Beach which I believe is one of the best rounded beaches, meaning it has something for everyone in the family, in this [...]

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Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, New York

May 25, 2010

Here’s a beach and community that got its name from a contest. In 1868, William Engemen developed the area just east of Coney Island and held a contest in 1878 to name it. A local businessman won with the name Brighton, from the resort community bearing the same name in England. Being so close to [...]

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