Beaches are still the go-to destinations this season for travelers seeking warmer climates, says Thomas Leeper. From Myrtle Beach to Big Sur, here are some more excellent destinations for beach bodies looking to strut a little more.
1. Myrtle Beach in South Carolina
This legendary South Carolina beach has been named the ultimate beach destination in the United States. It’s won TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice Award as the US’ best destination for Beach & Sun. It’s a long stretch of soft sand with a beautiful oceanfront boardwalk for added fun.
2. Pfeiffer Beach in Big Sur, California
It’s no surprise that the beaches of California are famous. But Pfeiffer Beach deserves special recognition for its off-the-beaten-path appeal, says Thomas Leeper. If Myrtle Beach is the oceanfront, movie-worthy beach, Pfeiffer Beach is the “mysterious lagoon” of adventure with purple sand and rocky outcroppings.
3. Duke Kahanamoku Beach in Oahu, Hawaii
This Hawaiian beach is perfect for the whole family to enjoy and is visited by thousands every year. The splendid tropical beach protected by an otherworldly barrier of the coral reef makes it excellent for scuba diving and snorkeling activities.
4. Cape May in New Jersey
If you enjoy beaches that have more than just the sand and the surf to offer, the Cape May in New Jersey could be another excellent choice. Located at the furthest point of the Jersey Shore, it’s full of beautiful blue waters and picture-perfect gingerbread Victorian Homes.
5. Virginia Beach in Virginia
Lines of lovely cabana umbrellas are at Virginia Beach. For Thomas Leeper, if Myrtle Beach with its boardwalk took your breath away, then the three-mile-long boardwalk in Virginia Beach will have you racing down it for splendid views of the coastline.
It’s always the perfect season to plan your next trip out to somewhere warm by the sea. You’ve got plenty of time to perfect that beach body, so get to planning your next oceanside adventure.
