iStock International
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.
see next pageSee Orlando Travel Guide | See Portland Travel Guide | See The Hamptons Travel Guide | See Kauai Travel GuideSee Cape Cod Travel Guide
$1035+: Oahu, Kauai & Maui 9-nt combo w/air & hotels BeachDestinations.com
$1049+: 9-nt romantic Maui, Oahu & Kauai trip w/flights BeachDestinations.com
$789+: Oahu & Kauai 6-nt getaway w/flights & lodging BeachDestinations.com
$568+: Fly to Madrid, Barcelona & Rome 6-nt w/air & hotels EuropeanDestinations.com
$503+: 4-nts in all-incl. majestic Punta Cana resort w/air BeachDestinations.com
$686+: 4-nt stay in spectacular Riu Palace in Negril w/air BeachDestinations.com
$616+: 4-nt all-incl. stay in Dominican Republic w/air BeachDestinations.com
$430+: Iberostar Tucan Riviera Maya all-inc 4-nt stay w/air BeachDestinations.com
$420+: 4-nt beautiful Punta Cana all-incl. stay w/air BeachDestinations.com
$1719+: 5-nt Rio Carnival trip w/air & parade ticket LatinDestinations.com
$789+: Granada, Ometepe & Managua 6-nt trip w/airfare LatinDestinations.com
$1739+: 8-nt Peru trip to Lima, Cuzco & Machu Picchu w/air LatinDestinations.com
$889+: 8-nt Honduras trip to La Ceiba & Roatan w/airfare LatinDestinations.com
$1095+: 8-nt stay in Gamboa Resort & Playa Bonita in Panama LatinDestinations.com
$829+: 6-nt trip to Panama City & Contadora Island w/air LatinDestinations.com
$705+: Fly to Managua, Granada & Corn Islands for 7-nt w/air LatinDestinations.com
$789+: 6-nt trip to San Pedro & Tela Beach in Honduras LatinDestinations.com
$284+: San Diego 4-nt trip w/flight & hotel near golf & zoo Travelocity
$453+: Fun Orlando 2-night getaway w/flight from Dallas Wyndham Orlando Resort
$283+: Stay 3 nts in LA hotel w/airfare from Seattle Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens
$493+: Ramada Conference Center Expedia
$106+: Mediterranean-style Florida resort w/golf, spa & more Hotels.com
$259+: Palm Beach resort with spa near shopping The Brazilian Court Hotel & Beach Club
$84+: Orlando hotel w/free shuttle to Disney, Seaworld & more Wyndham Orlando Resort
$206+: Pasadena hotel w/tennis & free shuttle nr attractions Hotels.com
$69+: Miami hotel nr airport, golf courses & more Hotels.com
$135+: Posh Palm Springs resort w/spa, restaurant & bars Hotels.com
$62/nt+: 3-star hotels on sale in Los Angeles city center Hotwire.com
$119+: Weekends at Coastal California hotel near beach Marriott Hotels
$119+: Riverside, California, hotel w/breakfast & parking Marriott Hotels
$79/nt+: Family-friendly Miami beachfront resort Newport Beach Resort
$199/nt+: Stylish Santa Barbara hotel w/up to 50% off rates Canary Hotel Santa Barbara
$67+: Family & romance deals in CA Marriott Hotels
$99+: Luxury JW Marriott CA Spa Resort Marriott Hotels
$95+: LA hotel near airport for less Marriott Hotels
$89+: Golf packages at CA hotel Marriott Hotels
$99+: Grocery service at hotel nr City of Orange, CA Marriott Hotels
$129+: Stay in Cali nr Disneyland, shopping & beaches Marriott Hotels
$184+: Cali hotel surrounded by golf, parks, shopping & more Marriott Hotels
$109+: Visit beautiful Huntington Beach & save w/AAA Marriott Hotels
$109+: Stay in Anaheim hotel nr Knott's Berry Farm Marriott Hotels
$349+: 7-nt Mexican Riviera cruise w/onboard meals from LA CruisesOnly
$379+: 7-nt Mexico cruise on Mariner of the Seas w/bonus CruisesOnly
$279+: 5-nt exotic cruise to Western Caribbean ports from FL Royal Caribbean
$125+: Key West, Cococay & Nassau 4-nt cruise from Miami Royal Caribbean
$499+: 8-nt romantic St Lucia & St Kitts Caribbean cruise Carnival Cruise Lines
$439+: 7-nt Bahamas & Florida cruise on Carnival w/bonus Carnival Cruise Lines
$499+: 7-nt Bahamas cruise from NYC w/up to $800 savings Cruise.Com
$349+: Caribbean & Cancun 7-night cruise on MSC Poesia MSC
$439+: Caribbean 7-nt cruise from Miami on Carnival Liberty Carnival
$349+: Caribbean 7-night cruise on Norwegian Jewel Norwegian
$199+: Bahamas 4-night cruise from Miami on Norwegian Sky Norwegian
$499+: Caribbean 7-night cruise on Costa Fortuna Costa
$349+: Mexican Riviera 7-nt cruise on Sapphire Princess Princess
$179+: Mexico 3-nt cruise from San Diego on Carnival Elation Carnival
$199+: Bahamas 3-night cruise on RC Majesty of the Seas Royal Caribbean
$379+: 7-nt Cabo San Lucas & Mazatlan cruise w/bonus CruisesOnly
$399+: 13-nt Spain, Italy & Fance transatlantic cruise to FL CruisesOnly
$299+: Great deals on San Juan & Nassau 7-nt cruise from FL CruisesOnly
Transatlantic Cruise to Miami from $50/Night Editors' Review
14-night Transatlantic Cruise from $399 Editors' Review
$10/day+: Airport pickup & dropoff car rental deals CarRentals.com
$49+: Last-minute flights to all major US cities (one-way) Frontier Airlines
$169+: Discount fall fares to NYC (round-trip) Expedia
$139+: Round-trip fares to Orlando from NE cities Major Airlines
$199+: Cheap flights to Portland, OR(round-trip) Major Airlines
$193+: Fly round-trip to Jacksonville via NE cities Major Airlines
$147+: Round-trip flights to Florida beach cities Major Airlines
$151+: Fall flights to Los Angeles (round-trip) Major Airlines
$209+: Round-trip Daytona Beach fare via Baltimore Major Airlines
$184+: Cheap fares to Miami beaches (round-trip) Major Airlines
$151+: Low round-trip flights to sunny San Diego Major Airlines
$232+: Cheap fares to Santa Barbara (round-trip) Expedia
$518+: Discount round-trip fares to Kauai beaches Major Airlines
