Top 10 Family Beaches in the USA

This beach stretches for two miles and is very close to the bridge from San Diego downtown. It’s just perfect for families. You will get spotless white sands and gentle, warm water. There is swimming, surfing, kite flying, boarding, beach volleyball, rollerblading, biking, and sandcastle building. Enjoy the pathways or any of the many activities. The weather is awesome too. Smoking is not allowed on the beach. The tide pools are full of sea creatures that the kids love. However there is just one great property on this stretch of sand – the Victorian-style Hotel del Coronado. It offers a striking background though.

Here you will find clear and warm water, seashell-dotted white sand, and plenty of nature activities. There is a huge lagoon at North Beach where the water never gets deeper than 3 feet so it is like a massive natural kiddie pool. The water is very clear too. Walk to the playground if you want shade. This is where you will get all the snacks. Drive to the Gulf Pier for a chance to spot dolphins. You can also explore the Spanish-American War cannon and fort if you are interested, or ride a bike on a nature trail.

Hilton Head has 12 miles of shoreline, but it doesn’t get better than Coligny. The water is really calm and shallow, so you never have to worry about the kids. It stays just 3 feet deep up to 30 yards. Allow your little swimmer to peek into tidal pools to find beach treasures. Let her collect seashells and sand dollars. The beach has hard-picked sand, which is just perfect for biking and building castles. Three-wheeled bikes are available for rent. Visit the Coligny Plaza just across the street once you have had enough. Enjoy all the entertainment here like magic shows and more.

Coast Guard Beach can be your classic Cape Cod vacation. There is virtually endless sand and surf here. Go to the Salt Pond Visitor Center to learn about all the free programs like nature walks with a ranger, campfire nights for families, surf lessons and beach yoga. You can rent bikes, surfboards and kayaks. Enjoy the 39 kilometer or 24 mile bike path. You can explore the marsh too. There are lifeguards and changing rooms at the beach. There is a miniature golf course as well.

You will often find the rich and famous taking a stroll here. There is the endless Atlantic on one side, and historic mansions dot the other. The white sand beach is wide. There are many snack bars and umbrella rentals. There are lifeguards everywhere. There is a summer concert series too. You will find many shopping options along the tree-lined streets. Arrive early as parking can be pricey.

Nicknamed Kam 3, this is a treasure for young kids. There are only small waves and the water is clear. So you can see the fish from surface. Kids can see the puffer fish and sea turtles. Rent snorkeling gear to get a better view. It costs just $2 for each person. There is a huge grassy area behind the beach where you will find families having a party with the kids flying kites or having their ice cream. You can explore the lava rocks outcroppings as well in this pristine beach.

This wonderful family-friendly beach is on Lake Michigan and offers some of the finest views of Chicago skyline. But the main attraction here is the Junior Ranger program and its calm waters. Encourage your kids to complete dozen activities to get the “beachcomber badge”. Park rangers will hand out the sheet with activities to be completed that include looking at plants, finding colored rocks and more. Explore the nature trails as a family passing through marches and forests.

Drive along the Highway One north of San Francisco and you will reach the 5.6 kilometer or three and half miles of California coastline. This stretch is very beautiful. There are many activities for everyone, like swimming, hang gliding, surfing and kayaking. There are grills and picnic tables in a 51 acre grassy park with snack bars and restrooms. Lifeguards keep everyone safe. Explore the nature trails through the redwood forest where some of the trees are older than 700 years. Try the ice creams at the Flying Pig Ranch.

If you love nature, you will fall in love with this barrier island. It is just 32 kilometers or 20 miles south of Charleston. There are many day-trippers with families. Gentle surf, wildlife sightings and golf are added attractions. You can kayak through lagoons and mangrove forests. There are plenty of amenities including chair and umbrella rentals and snack bars. There is a weekly BBQ and oyster roast. It’s a great place for music and amazing sunsets. Go to the Heron Park Nature Center to learn about its flora and fauna.

This beach is located at the southern end of Anna Marie Island, close to Sarasota. This is the best place for “coquinas”, which are mini shells in a riot of colors. Every morning, there is a fresh row of shells deposited on the shoreline that kids can scoop up. The water is warm and nice. There are kayaking and guided eco tours too. You can see stingrays, manatees, and dolphins. Explore the paved nature trails for your land adventure. Australian pines will give you the shade.