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Find some family fun in the sun this summer
Ahhh . . . the family beach vacation. It’s as all-American as apple pie, a time-honored tradition where some of the best childhood memories are made. Everyone has their favorite sands, but when it comes to family-friendly options, not all are created equal. We’ve picked 10 great family beaches across the country that parents and kids alike are guaranteed to love – whether for their gentle surf, range of activities, sand-castle potential, or educational elements. So pack up the car, hit the road, and, whatever you do, don’t forget the SPF.
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$89+: Savings on Florida Tropic Cay Beach Resort Hotel BookIt.com
$126+: Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort w/Breakfast & WiFi BookIt.com
$89+: Florida Sandestin Beach Resort w/Free Activities BookIt.com
$72+: South Beach Oceanfront Hotel w/45% Savings BookIt.com
$79+: Florida Beachfront Resort Stay w/Lagoon Pool BookIt.com
$99+: Beach Florida Hotel w/Free Night & Movie Rental BookIt.com
$134+: Ranch-Style Hotel in San Diego w/57% Savings DealBase.com
$32+: Panama City Beach Hotel; Kids Eat Free Bookit.com
$32+: Panama City Beach Hotel w/2-for-1 Entrees & Cocktails BookIt.com
$109+: Orlando Resort Near Disney w/Free Upgrade, Save 35% Lake Eve Resort
$74+: Orlando Caribe Cove Resort w/4th Nt Free & Near Disney BookIt.com
$39+: Orlando Hotel w/Shuttle to Disney; Kids Stay Free BookIt.com
$74+: Orlando Family Resort Near Disney w/4th Nt Free Caribe Cove Resort
$209+: 4-Star National Hotel in South Beach, Save Over 60% DealBase.com
$134+: San Diego Rancho Bernardo Inn w/Upgrade, 55% Off DealBase.com
$188+: Special Rates on 4-Star Miami Hotel w/40% Savings DealBase.com
$209+: 4-Star South Beach Hotel w/Breakfast & 60% Savings DealBase.com
$1440+: 5-Nt Disney Resort & Parks Package for 4 Travel Leaders
$241+: Santa Monica Hotel w/Up to $45 Credit & Breakfast Perfect Escapes
$304+: Santa Monica Bed & Breakfast w/Valet Parking Perfect Escapes
$139/nt+: 3-star The Sofia Hotel Expedia
$258+: Daytona Beach, FL from Albany, NY (round-trip) Travelocity
$218+: Fort Lauderdale, FL from Albany, NY (round-trip) Major Airlines
$208+: Fort Lauderdale, FL from Alexandria, LA (round-trip) Major Airlines
$308+: Miami, FL from Alexandria, LA (round-trip) Travelocity
$118+: Allentown, PA to Daytona Beach, FL (round-trip) Travelocity
$198+: Altoona, PA to Orlando, FL (round-trip) Major Airlines
$208+: Tampa, FL from Altoona, PA (round-trip) Travelocity
$324+: Orlando, FL from Amarillo, TX (round-trip) Major Airlines
$557+: Los Angeles, CA from Anchorage, AK (round-trip) Travelocity
$208+: Daytona Beach, FL from Appleton, WI (round-trip) Major Airlines
$254+: Appleton, WI to Miami, FL (round-trip) Major Airlines
$110+: Asheville, NC to Daytona Beach, FL (round-trip) Travelocity
$184+: Asheville, NC to Fort Myers, FL (round-trip) Travelocity
$298+: Fly to Top Ski Destinations on American (Round-Trip) Travelocity
$118+: Orlando Winter Fares Slashed (R/T), Incl. Taxes Major Airlines
$170+: Round-Trip Daytona Beach Fare via NYC & More Major Airlines
$251+: Cheap Fares to Santa Barbara (Round-Trip) Expedia
$78+: Low Rates on R/T Domestic Flights to Major Cities Travelocity
$771+: Fly to Brazil from NYC, D.C., & Miami (Round-Trip) TAM Airlines
$98+: Round-Trip Domestic Flights on American Airlines American Airlines
$474+: 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Florida w/Bonus Cruise.Com
$259+: 4-Nt Cruise from Miami to Key West & Cozumel w/Bonus Cruise.Com
$279+: 4-Night Key West & Cozumel Cruise w/Prepaid Tips Cruise.Com
$249+: 4-Night Western Caribbean Cruise w/Room Upgrade Cruise.Com
$474+: 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Florida w/Bonus Cruise.Com
$279+: 4-Night Celebrity Caribbean Sailing w/Prepaid Tips Cruise.Com
$709+: 7-Night Canada/New England Cruise on Celebrity Summit Celebrity Cruises
$709+: 7-Nt Celebrity Summer Cruise to Nova Scotia Travelocity
$709+: 7-Nt July 4th Cruise to Portland, Halifax & More Celebrity
$1059+: 10-Nt Panama Canal Cruise w/Up to $650 Coupon Book Princess Cruises
$369+: Pacific Coast 6-Night Cruise w/Up to $300 Coupon Book Norwegian Cruise Line
$699+: 7-Night Cruise from Boston to Maine & Nova Scotia Royal Caribbean
$549+: 7-Nt Canada/New England Cruise w/Up to $300 Coupons Norwegian Cruise Line
$360+: 4 Nts w/Air from Seattle to San Diego Hilton Hilton San Diego Bayfront
$805+: Oahu & Kauai Package Getaways w/6 Nights & Air BeachDestinations.com
$1045+: Oahu, Kauai & Maui 9-Night Combo w/Air & Hotels BeachDestinations.com
$261+: San Diego 4-Night Beach Trip on Mission Bay w/Air Paradise Point Resort and Spa
$890+: Kauai 4-Night Beachfront Escape w/Air From L.A. Kauai Sands Hotel
$318+: Orlando Suites w/4-Nights, Airfare, WiFi & Breakfast Expedia
$311+: Florida Hotel 4-Nts w/Airfare, Breakfast & Internet Expedia
$325+: Florida Resort Vacation w/4-Night Stay & Airfare Expedia
$296+: 4-Night Stay in Orlando w/Airfare & Kids Eat Free Expedia
$294+: Orlando Vacation w/4-Night Stay, Airfare & Breakfast Comfort Suites Orlando Universal South
$206+: Southern California 2-Night Beach Stay w/Air Orbitz
$244+: Orlando 2-Nt Vacation Deal w/Flight from Dallas Orbitz
$294+: San Diego 3-Night Beach Trip w/Air from Seattle Orbitz
$253+: L.A. 3-Nt Trip w/Free Breakfast & Air From Seattle Good Nite Inn Calabasas
$257+: 3-Nt San Diego Hotel Stay w/Air Near Gaslamp Quarter Victorian Getaway
$732+: Key West 4-Star Family Resort 3-Nts w/Air from NYC Casa Marina Resort
$654+: Key West Renovated Gulf Hotel nr Shops 3-Nts w/Air The Inn at Key West
$389+: Orlando 4-Night Family Trip at Disney Lodge w/Air Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
$405+: Comfort Inn Escondido Expedia
$449+: 3-star Paradise Point Resort & Spa - A Noble House Resort Expedia
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