Gulf State Park trails, Gulf State Park

Condé Nast TravelerJul 23

12 Best Family Beach Vacations in the US to Visit Before Summer Ends

Searching closer to home for a coastal family getaway this year? From Puerto Rico to Wisconsin, Americans can get creative in their quest for sun and sand.

Bike or walk some of the 28 miles of trails.

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Lodge at Gulf State ParkHotelBeachfront hotel in a 6,200-acre eco-preserve on the Gulf of Mexico.
Interpretive CenterMuseumInteractive exhibits on the park’s nine ecosystems.
Gulf State Park trailsTrailBike or walk some of the 28 miles of trails.
Elsewhere
Beach Plum FarmPlaceCape May, United StatesTour the 62-acre grounds, feed chickens, and pick up provisions.
Henderson Beach State ParkParkDestin, United StatesAdjacent park offering complimentary day passes for resort guests.
Congress HallHotelCape May, United StatesAmerica's oldest seaside resort, welcoming guests for over 200 years.
Sanderling ResortHotelOuter Banks, United StatesHas private beaches and pools, plus kayaking and surfing.
Aulani Resort & SpaHotelOahu, United StatesThis $800-million, family-friendly Disney beach resort opened in 2011 on the leeward side of Oahu.
Mo'olelo Fire Pit StorytellingPlaceOahu, United StatesEvening storytelling that illustrates Disney's unparalleled entertainment.
HuttopiaHotelSanford, United StatesGlamping resort on 40 wooded acres with a heated outdoor pool.
Timber Cove ResortHotelJenner, United StatesModern-bohemian enclave on bluffs overlooking the Pacific.
Timber Cove hiking trailsTrailJenner, United StatesOn-site hiking trails showcase this stretch of California coast.
HendersonParkDestin, United StatesBeachfront resort with ways to test the 'World's Luckiest Fishing Village' moniker.
Timpoochee TrailTrailSouth Walton, United StatesBike to beachfront towns on this 18-mile trail.

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12 Best Family Beach Vacations in the US to Visit Before Summer Ends