Everybody loves a day at the beach; the problem is the "everybody” that comes with it. We’ve compiled a list of places where entrance fees (other than to preserve the pristine surroundings), peddlers, and—most importantly—crowds are nonexistent. Though so are conveniences, so go prepared.

Everybody loves a day at the beach; the problem is the "everybody” that comes with it. We’ve compiled a list of places where entrance fees (other than to preserve the pristine surroundings) and — most importantly — crowds are nonexistent. Though so are conveniences, so go prepared.