Two-acre beachfront along the York River in historic Yorktown. Features swimming area, fishing pier, and waterfront restaurants. Free access with nearby Revolutionary War battlefield sites, museums, and shopping. Hosts special events and concerts.
Iconic 3-mile stretch of boardwalk and sandy beaches featuring hotels, restaurants, shops, and entertainment. Free public beach with lifeguards, beach equipment rentals, and special events throughout the year. The heart of Virginia Beach tourism with vibrant atmosphere.
Historic resort town on the western shore of Chesapeake Bay known for its water park, fishing charters, and marina. Limited public beach access with primary beach access through the Chesapeake Beach Water Park (seasonal operation with admission fee).
Municipal beach in small coastal town on Delaware-Maryland border. Features family-friendly atmosphere, seasonal lifeguards, nearby restaurants, and shops. Less commercialized than larger resort towns with relaxed pace.
Known as “The Nation’s Summer Capital,” featuring a mile-long boardwalk with shops, restaurants, and amusements. Clean beaches with seasonal lifeguards and beach patrols. Famous for tax-free shopping at nearby Tanger Outlets.
Lively beach town with action-packed boardwalk featuring Casino Pier amusement park, waterpark, and arcades. Made famous by the “Jersey Shore” TV show. Beach badges required with numerous special events throughout summer.
Free public beaches alongside the famous 4-mile boardwalk with casinos, shopping, and dining. Features Steel Pier amusement park, beach bars, and special events. One of the few NJ beaches with no badge requirement.
Narrow barrier peninsula with beaches facing both the Atlantic Ocean and Shrewsbury River. Features public and private beach clubs, seafood restaurants, and fishing spots. Beach badges required for municipal beaches.
Revitalized beach town featuring Pier Village, an upscale shopping and dining complex along the boardwalk. Features Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park with recreational facilities and seasonal events. Beach badges required.
Free beach access with wide sandy beaches and designated surfing areas. Features Morey’s Piers amusements nearby, the Anglesea entertainment district, and the historic Hereford Inlet Lighthouse. No beach tags required.