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Favorite US Beach Vacations
Posted on 1/24/19 at 6:15 pm
Posted on 1/24/19 at 6:15 pm
What’s your favorite spot for a beach vacation in the lower 48? Assuming Florida will be included in most of the responses, but open to other states as well.
I’m always trying to see and do everything I can on my trips, but I’m just ready to go sit on a beach and drink, maybe play some golf. Are there any all-inclusive worth a shite in the US? I’d consider myself a travel pro but beach resorts aren’t my forte.
Thanks
I’m always trying to see and do everything I can on my trips, but I’m just ready to go sit on a beach and drink, maybe play some golf. Are there any all-inclusive worth a shite in the US? I’d consider myself a travel pro but beach resorts aren’t my forte.
Thanks
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Posted on 1/24/19 at 6:15 pm to CommunityCollegeFTW
I enjoy Pensacola, but it’s a short travel for me
Posted on 1/24/19 at 6:52 pm to CommunityCollegeFTW
San Diego (not specifically because of the beach, but generally speaking)
Perdido because I spend about a month/year there.
Port St Joe, FL area because I have the use of a house in Appalachicola (which is nice)
The key is under the right flower pot on the front porch steps, ring the doorbell three times quick as a warning.
Perdido because I spend about a month/year there.
Port St Joe, FL area because I have the use of a house in Appalachicola (which is nice)
The key is under the right flower pot on the front porch steps, ring the doorbell three times quick as a warning.
This post was edited on 1/24/19 at 6:53 pm
Posted on 1/24/19 at 7:42 pm to CommunityCollegeFTW
I enjoyed Cape Cod and New Hampshire trips and they were a good alternative to the typical Gulf Shores type trip. Rented a cottage on Airbnb on the Cape a short drive in a rental car to a few beaches.
Posted on 1/24/19 at 7:48 pm to CommunityCollegeFTW
30A
There may be better overall destinations but for water and sand it can’t be beat
There may be better overall destinations but for water and sand it can’t be beat
Posted on 1/24/19 at 10:22 pm to CommunityCollegeFTW
Outer Banks, North Carolina.
Posted on 1/25/19 at 6:13 am to CommunityCollegeFTW
Camping on the Dry Tortugas. Rent and bring a kayak on the ferry - they allow it. Great fishing and snorkeling, beautiful water, interesting abandoned fort to explore. In the mornings and and late afternoons there are only a handful of people around. You can take the kayak across to Loggerhead Key and explore it and talk with the lighthouse keeper. On the other side of Lighthouse Key is a coral reef called Little Africa that has nice coral formations and fish. One of my favorite trips ever.
Posted on 1/25/19 at 8:28 am to CommunityCollegeFTW
The Tampa area has the best beaches in the country. Fort Desoto, Caladesi Island, Sand Key, Madeira, St Pete, Pass-a-Grille, Clearwater (ugh, if you must), Castaway Island, etc all of which are probably better than any other beaches in the 48 contiguous. If that ends up being not enough beaches for you, drive South towards Sarasota, Fort Myers, etc and there are another dozen beaches of equal quality.
We stay away from Clearwater, though. One way on and off the beach and it's a tourist trap from one end to the other. It's a terrible place if you're trying to unwind and relax.
We stay away from Clearwater, though. One way on and off the beach and it's a tourist trap from one end to the other. It's a terrible place if you're trying to unwind and relax.
Posted on 1/25/19 at 9:42 am to CommunityCollegeFTW
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I’m just ready to go sit on a beach and drink, maybe play some golf.
Destin is my favorite spot on the planet, but it is getting over run.
Gulf shores is a trashier version of Destin, but it has some good golf options.
Posted on 1/25/19 at 4:09 pm to CommunityCollegeFTW
I live in Florida and for the most part don’t care for the beaches here, but I guess it depends on what you are looking for. I don’t care for the desolation that outer banks offer. I like OCMD if your looking for that boardwalk, amusements, beach bars and restaurants in a very centralized place.
I really like New England. Sag Harbor, NY, Watchill and Newport, RI. I also like Block island quite a bit great boating and beach towns.
I really like New England. Sag Harbor, NY, Watchill and Newport, RI. I also like Block island quite a bit great boating and beach towns.
Posted on 1/25/19 at 6:30 pm to CommunityCollegeFTW
Miramar Beach. Between 30A and Destin.
Posted on 1/26/19 at 12:33 am to CommunityCollegeFTW
I'll go in a different direction. Cannon Beach, Oregon.
Best vacation I've ever had. Jaw droppingly beautiful with endless outdoor stuff.
Best vacation I've ever had. Jaw droppingly beautiful with endless outdoor stuff.
Posted on 1/26/19 at 10:38 am to CommunityCollegeFTW
Check out South Carolina beaches like a Kiawah, Hilton Head, Fripp, or Harbor Island. Very natural settings with tons of wildlife.
Posted on 1/26/19 at 3:48 pm to CommunityCollegeFTW
Carmel or Monterrey out in California. Absolutely beautiful.
Posted on 1/26/19 at 9:17 pm to CommunityCollegeFTW
I have thru California, all up the east coast beaches. Destin Florida. Ranks right up there with all of them.
Posted on 1/26/19 at 10:05 pm to CommunityCollegeFTW
Sounds like you want someplace that offers golf and drinks on the beach, with a variety of restaurants . SandDestin Resort is an option.There are plenty of restaurants on the bay side. Right outside of the complex is another area for shopping and great restaurants. I have stayed many times at the Hilton but they also have condo's. The Hilton is my fav because it is right on the beach. There are like 9 golf courses in the resort with a lot of amenities. Bonus is 30A is right down the road. Good luck
Posted on 1/26/19 at 10:44 pm to CommunityCollegeFTW
Cape San Blas
Posted on 1/27/19 at 2:02 pm to CommunityCollegeFTW
We live in Destin. If I was to vacation around here, I would rent a house in Blue Mountain Beach. It is not as crowded as other beaches around. You still get the old 30a feel somewhat. So many places you will be stuck renting an umbrella and chairs 5 rows back. That would be miserable to me.
We go to Islamorada every spring. It is so beautiful and has great restaurants. We rent a house now, but use to love staying at the Cheeca Lodge.
We go to Islamorada every spring. It is so beautiful and has great restaurants. We rent a house now, but use to love staying at the Cheeca Lodge.
Posted on 1/27/19 at 8:21 pm to CommunityCollegeFTW
Sea Island on St. Simons in Georgia checks a lot of your boxes. Really great golf, secluded/private, upscale. St. Simons itself is also very nice and there are plenty of resorts (King and Prince) that will be cheaper than Sea island.
In the South Carolina area I prefer Litchfield and Hilton Head.
Beaches in the hamptons are generally shite but the towns themselves are extremely nice. Montauk has a couple resorts with good beaches.
In the South Carolina area I prefer Litchfield and Hilton Head.
Beaches in the hamptons are generally shite but the towns themselves are extremely nice. Montauk has a couple resorts with good beaches.
This post was edited on 1/27/19 at 8:26 pm
Posted on 1/28/19 at 9:55 am to CommunityCollegeFTW
Been to many beaches and beach resorts, but I always liked Hawks Cay at milepost 61 in the Florida Keys. They have the beach, spa, marina with quick access to scuba diving, fishing, etc. You won't even need to pick up your car keys again until you are ready to leave. Everything you need is within walking distance.
Hawks Cay
Hawks Cay
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