re: I’m honestly inquiring. What’s the point of going to the beach?

Well I try and take the family every year as we all enjoy it.

I see you like putting down the beach and Disney...what vacations do you feel are enjoyable for kids under 10? I have 3 boys 9/7/4, sure a trip to the grand canyon is fun for a few minutes, but overall it's not something they are going to go crazy over as their isn't a ton of action. They would love a helicopter ride, but wtf are we supposed to do the other 5 days? It's the same idea with Yellowstone, sure it's beautiful, but after a day the kids get bored.

Europe??? Ever been on a plane ride with a 4 year old for hours??? Do you really think a 4 year old is going to behave and enjoy themselves seeing the sites of NYC?

You mentioned Seattle and Alaska...yea so much to do for children there.

I take vacations with my wife outside of the beach family trip. I will start taking them to snow skiing as they get older. Disney is something kids love and it's a great trip with the family. You can only do it 2 or 3 times before they are really too old to enjoy it.

As far as the beach, my wife loves sitting and relaxing. I love being in the water with my kids and watching them enjoy the waves. I like sitting with my wife, drinking and relaxing while kids play in the sand. I enjoy floating the lazy river with the kids. I enjoy throwing the football/baseball in the sand with my kids.

I enjoy looking for crabs with my kids at night as they absolutely love it. I enjoy playing golf with my dad and brother in law or friends when we go.

I enjoy paddle boarding, snorkeling, offshore fishing, parasailing with my kids. I enjoy grilling burgers and steaks and watching the sunset on the balcony. I enjoy going to dinner, mini golf, go kart racing etc.

Overall the beach isn't cheap though, we usually spend 5 grand plus but it's something that all my kids enjoy and it's something that me and my wife can enjoy because are kids are not whining. We do lots of activities outside the actual beach though.

The gulf coast has some of the best beaches in the world. They are close so I don't have to fly with young kids which is miserable. I take the wife to do another vacation that is enjoyable for us.

I can tell you don't have young kids asking these questions