Home to the historic Tybee Island Light Station and Museum, this beach offers excellent dolphin watching opportunities and views of passing container ships. Less crowded than Mid Beach, with restaurants and accommodations nearby. Features a fishing pier.
Named for the goats that once grazed here, this remote beach on Sapelo Island offers excellent shell collecting and swimming opportunities. Near the University of Georgia Marine Institute and accessible through guided tours or by reservation.
Protected barrier island accessible only with permission for research, education, or cultural purposes. Features pristine beaches, abundant wildlife, and historic sites. Managed by the Ossabaw Island Foundation with very limited public access.
Secluded beach on Hilton Head with historical significance as the site of the first self-governed freedmen’s town after the Civil War. Features excellent bird watching, dramatic tides, and fossil hunting. Less crowded than other island beaches.
“Arrogantly shabby” historic beach town known for its handwoven hammocks and laid-back atmosphere. Features historic homes, traditional beach houses, and minimal commercial development. Perfect for those seeking a quieter beach experience.
Remote, car-free island accessible only by ferry, featuring pristine beaches, Gullah heritage, and a rustic atmosphere. Known for its artisan crafts, historic buildings, and as the setting for Pat Conroy’s “The Water Is Wide.”
Second-longest public beach in Virginia located on the Potomac River. Features historic small town with golf cart culture, marina, fishing pier, and boardwalk. Free access with nearby restaurants, shops, and water activities.
Small beach area on Hampton Roads harbor in historic southeast community of Newport News. Features fishing pier, community center, playground, and basketball courts. Free access with focus on community recreation.
St. Mary’s County park on the Patuxent River featuring a small beach area, historic manor house, and equestrian facilities. Offers kayak launches, hiking trails, and fishing opportunities. Entry fee required with limited beach facilities.
Historic beach community in Anne Arundel County on Chesapeake Bay. Limited public beach access through community arrangement. Formerly a popular resort destination in the early 20th century that has evolved into a residential community.