From coast to coast, these are the best beach towns in the U.S.
The best beach towns in the U.S. are the ones where an easygoing vibe meets beautiful coastal views.
Come summertime, the longing for sea breezes and salt water rushing over your toes is powerful stuff.
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These charming beach towns are the best the American shoreline has to offer.
Cars aren’t allowed, but guests don’t have to walk everywhere.
Golf carts are a popular way to get around in addition to bikes and kayaks.
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St. Augustine, Florida
Not every beach vacation coincides with an Old World atmosphere.
In centuries-old St. Augustine, culture and coastal nature go hand in hand.
Other must-sees include theSt.
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Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum, the local alligator zoo, andSt.
Augustine Distillery, open daily for tours and artisanal tastings.
After a day of activities, relax and unwind in one ofSt.
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Augustine’s best hotels.
Today, the same remoteness that once drew buccaneers lures tens of thousands of yearly visitors.
Edisto, South Carolina
Edisto Islandis perfect for a back-to-basics beach vacation.
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Have one meal atWhaley’s, a former gas station serving fried oysters and crab cakes since the ’40s.
The enchanting, off-the-grid-feeling island has an east-west orientation that makes it a natural repository for seashells.
Lovers of the sport have 18 miles of beach and chartered deep-sea excursions at the ready.
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The miles-long beach offers a peaceful backdrop for swimming, walking, kayaking, and bird-watching.
Forward-thinking regulations have kept overdevelopment and chain commerce in check, helping the town preserve its under-the-radar vibe.
Ogunquit’s wide,white-sand beachesare far from the typical rocky Maine shoreline.
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The gorgeous San Clemente coast is a mecca for swimmers, longboarders, campers, and hikers.
Continue till Easton’s Beach, a family-friendly stretch of sand known as First Beach to locals.
(Hit the lobster roll stand and the lemonade truck if refreshments are in order.)
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Newport’s thriving music scene is anchored by the famousNewport JazzandNewport Folkfestivals.
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