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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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$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
$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
$257+: 3-nt San Diego hotel stay w/air near Gaslamp Quarter Victorian Getaway
$253+: LA 3-nt trip w/free brkfst & air from Seattle Good Nite Inn Calabasas
$283+: L.A. hotel in Little Tokyo w/garden 3 nts & air Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens
$821+: Kid-friendly Kauai resort w/tennis 4 nts & air Aston Aloha Beach Hotel
$321+: Ft Myers 3-nt getaway nr top beaches w/flight & brkfst Hyatt Place Coconut Point
$529+: Quality Inn Plaza on International Drive Expedia
$562+: 3-star Magical Memories Villas Expedia
$568+: Holiday Inn Express Orlando -Nearest Universal Studios Expedia
$84+: Orlando hotel w/free shuttle to Disney, Seaworld & more Wyndham Orlando Resort
$206+: Pasadena hotel w/tennis & free shuttle nr attractions 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
$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
$164+: Dinner w/bed & brkfst for two at Aliso Viejo hotel Marriott Hotels
$109+: Stay in sunny Long Beach hotel w/free breakfast Marriott Hotels
$87+: Business-friendly LA Marriott w/airport shuttle Marriott Hotels
$99+: Stay in Anaheim hotel with pool for less 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
$499+: 7-nt Bahamas cruise from NYC w/up to $800 savings Cruise.Com
$349+: Mexican Riviera 7-nt cruise on Sapphire Princess Princess
$179+: Mexico 3-nt cruise from San Diego on Carnival Elation Carnival
$379+: 7-nt Cabo San Lucas & Mazatlan cruise w/bonus CruisesOnly
NCL 10-Day Hawaii Package from $999 Editors' Review
$439+: 7-nt Mexico cruise up to $175 credit w/oceanview room Cruise.com
$569+: 7-nt Mexico cruise w/up to $100 ship credit Cruise.com
$449+: 5-nt Mexico-Pacific cruise to Cabo w/prepaid tips Cruise.com
$349+: 7-nt Mexico cruise, w/up to $800 savings & free wine Cruise.com
$549+: 7-nt Canada/New England cruise w/up to $300 coupons Norwegian Cruise Line
$399+: Pacific Coast 6-nt cruise w/up to $300 coupon book Norwegian Cruise Line
$419+: New England & Canada 7 nts from New York Carnival
$419+: New England cruise 7 nts to Halifax, Portland, more Carnival
$899+: 7-nt July 4th cruise to Portland, Halifax & more Celebrity
$899+: 7-night Canada/New England cruise on Celebrity Summit Celebrity Cruises
$10/day+: Airport pickup & dropoff car rental deals CarRentals.com
$240+: Cheap fares to Santa Barbara (round-trip) Expedia
$199+: Low round-trip flights to sunny San Diego Major Airlines
$39+: Air from San Francisco to LA, Boston, & more (one-way) Virgin America
$139+: Fall flights to Los Angeles (round-trip) Major Airlines
$153+: Round-trip flights to Florida beach cities Major Airlines
$229+: Cheap flights to Portland, OR(round-trip) Major Airlines
$49+: Last-minute flights to all major US cities (one-way) Frontier Airlines
$139+: Round-trip fares to Orlando from NE cities Major Airlines
$518+: Discount round-trip fares to Kauai beaches Major Airlines
