Features sugar-white quartz sand and emerald-green waters along the Gulf of Mexico. Home to the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk with restaurants and shops, a 1,471-foot fishing pier, and Fort Pickens historical site. Famous for Blue Angels air shows and laid-back atmosphere.
Known as “Savannah’s Beach,” Tybee Island features 5 miles of public beaches, a historic lighthouse, and a vibrant pier. Popular with families and day-trippers from Savannah. Offers a laid-back atmosphere with numerous restaurants, vacation rentals, and water activities.
Known as “The Family Beach,” this smaller community between Myrtle Beach and Garden City offers a family-friendly atmosphere with a fishing pier and playground. Features numerous access points, accessibility improvements, and local dining.
Northernmost of the Grand Strand beaches, featuring the Cherry Grove Fishing Pier and unique “channelized peninsula” with waterfront properties. Known for excellent crabbing in the salt marsh channels and family-oriented atmosphere.
Small beach community known for its fishing pier, Garden City Pavilion Arcade, and golf cart culture. Features a mix of vacation rentals and permanent residences with a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere between Myrtle Beach and Murrells Inlet.
One-mile stretch of natural beach with a maritime forest, providing a contrast to the developed areas of Myrtle Beach. Features camping, a fishing pier, nature trails, and educational programs. Popular with families and nature enthusiasts.
Known as “The Edge of America,” this laid-back beach town near Charleston offers excellent surfing conditions at The Washout. Features a vibrant downtown with restaurants and bars, a 1,045-foot fishing pier, and a bohemian atmosphere.
A small, family-friendly beach town featuring North Carolina’s oldest fishing pier, the historic Fort Fisher Civil War site, and the North Carolina Aquarium. Known for its relaxed atmosphere and clean beaches.
Norfolk’s public beach on Chesapeake Bay featuring 7.5 miles of shoreline, fishing pier, and several beach parks including Community Beach Park and Sarah Constant Beach Park. Free access with playgrounds, picnic areas, and seasonal events.
Newport News city park on James River featuring a public beach area, fishing pier, and extensive recreation facilities. Offers tennis courts, picnic shelters, playground, and walking trails. Free access with seasonal lifeguards and concessions.