Ready to book your summer beach getaway? We’ve assembled all of our best tips and advice for finding the most beautiful, least touristy, and affordable spots across America. From the green cliffs of Kauai to the boardwalk in arty, resurgent Asbury Park, here’s how to make the most of your summer beach trip.

General Advice:

Beaches for Escaping the Crowds
Plan Your Winter Escape: Go Here Not There

East Coast:

East Coast Beaches 101
10 Money-Saving Ways to Enjoy Myrtle Beach
Why Asbury Park Is New Jersey's Hottest Destination

Florida:

How to Do South Beach on a Budget
Budget-Friendly Key West
Things to Do in Clearwater Beach
3 Ways to Explore St. Pete Beach
A Perfect Weekend in Pensacola
Palm Beach 3 Ways
10 Things to Do in Daytona Beach

California:

Santa Barbara for Cheapskates
San Diego: Where to Stay Now
6 Things to Do in Big Sur for Under $20
5 Things to Do in Monterey With Kids
Carlsbad... Beyond Legoland

Hawaii:

Kauai for Every Budget
Big Island’s Best Activities
6 Meals Under 20 in Honolulu

The South:

5 Southern Coastal Towns to Explore
Visiting Gulf Shores, Alabama
Easy Southern Escape: Point Clear, Alabama