These are the best Southeastern beach towns to visit this year.

Take Sullivans Island in South Carolina, for example.

Below, weve rounded up 15 of the best Southern beach towns see if your favorite made the list.

The lighthouse located on Sanibel island, west of Ft. Myers Florida

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If youre a fan of hunting for seashells, theres no better place than Sanibel.

The sunsets and less-than-crowded beaches also lend themselves to the islands relaxing atmosphere.

And yes, Chincoteague is also known for its proximity to the wild horses on nearbyAssateague Island.

Historic slave quarters on St. Simons Island, Georgia, with live oak and spanish moss.

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Cape Charles, Virginia

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Old-school charm runs rampant in Cape Charles, Virginia.

Plus, its home to Sand Island Lighthouse, which can only be accessed by boat.

Ocracoke Island Lighthouse

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White sand beach in Gulf Shores, Alabama

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Aerial view of Folly Beach

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Beach with volleyball nets on Tybee Island

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Girls walking to the beach on summer vacation. Coligny Beach Park, Hilton Head Island

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Entrance to Flagler College in St Augustine, Florida

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Chincoteague Ponies with egrets

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Houses on the beach of Pawley’s Island, South Carolina

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Board walk on the beach in Orange Beach, Alabama

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Cycling to beach for beautiful sunrise at Port Aransas.

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Aerial View of Beach Homes in Cape Charles Virginia Seen from the Chesapeake Bay

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Aerial view of Fort Gaines on Dauphin Island

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