Family Vacations at the Beach

Miles of lovely hard-packed sand make beach hiking, bike riding, and sand volleyball almost too good to pass up. When the tide is out residents and visitors drive along the ocean’s edge, sometimes parking against the sand dunes that frame the land. [Read More]

It’s always summer in Aruba. The perfect balance of sea breezes, sunshine, beautiful beaches and a family-friendly sea make Aruba ideal for families who love and easy paced beach vacation. [Read More]

As most 10-year-olds will tell you, the oceans are a very important part of our planet. World Oceans Day (WOD) helps more of us focus on the importance. [Read More]

Even with sun, sand, wind, and waves, all family beach destinations are not the same. Blue beach spots have sea life centers, and working laboratories that combine family fun and learning. [Read More]

Just as no two families are alike, no two beaches match the perfect beach formula. Except for sand, sun and water with an occasional fish or seabird which are fairly standard the options for fun remain varied. [Read More]

Most parents routinely use sunscreen on their children but is the type that we are using really safe for kids? [Read More]

If your next Florida vacation requires a beach we have a few suggestions worth considering. Think about getting away to the beach and enjoying sun, sand, and waves. Add to the short list surfing and boogie boarding, art walks and shopping, fishing, snorkeling sailing and a turtle quest. [Read More]

Florida's northeastern coast remains a secret vacation destination offering miles of uncrowded beaches, awesome sunrises, iridescent sunsets, seaside eateries and delightful one-of-a-kind shopping. [Read More]

Southern California's beaches make any vacation awesome but there is also an abundance of fun and free family-friendly things to do that may not be on your radar screen including guided nature walks, puppet making, culture quests, stargazing, owl prowls and art encounters. [Read More]

Indian Rocks Beach offers family vacations with an easy pace. Watch dolphins at play and count pelicans or ride the beach trolley for a day adventure. Relax on a white sandy stretch of beach and wait for the next awesome sunset. [Read More]

A family vacation at the beach is always better when it includes time at the boardwalk where sun, sand, and surf align with entertainment and classic, often funky eateries. [Read More]

The Texas Gulf Coast offers families sunshine and space to enjoy water an abundance of water adventures. From Port Aransas to Galveston there are miles of beach to be enjoyed from sand skimming, Ferris wheels, and turtle quests to strollin’ on the sand and boot scootin’ at a honky tonk. [Read More]

Just as no two families are alike, no two California beaches match the perfect beach formula. Except for sand, sun and water with an occasional fish or seabird which are fairly standard, the options for fun remain varied. [Read More]

I know of five good reasons to vacation in Daytona Beach with teens: awesome beach action, waves for surfing, thrilling rides, cosmic bowling, and the Daytona 500 Experience. [Read More]

Nestled on the Pacific Coast between the lush mountains and the sea, Flamingo Resort & Spa offers families a slower pace. It's a place to share time and create family memories. No official schedule is needed to have fun. [Read More]

Mexico’s Costa Maya edges the dramatically beautiful Yucatan Peninsula. Anchored by Cancun and Playa del Carmen, with resorts, night life and shopping, the area encompasses miles of white, powdery sand beaches, aquamarine water, and luscious sunshine. [Read More]

From beach time on the sugary sands of Cumberland, Jekyll, Sea, or St. Simon's Island to secret water trails, shaded walkways and historic Fort Fredrica family vacation activities abound. We have made a list of the best stuff for families to share. [Read More]

Imagine sunshine and sea breezes, starry nights and seahorse secrets, lions roaring and whales splashing. Then add a luscious California morning mist waking the sun, a picnic by the sea, few Pacific sunsets and a perfect family vacation has been created. [Read More]

From our gathering point on the tranquil sandy beach the waiting seemed nearly unbearable. The youngest members of our group continued to dig canals to the-less-than-regal sandcastle. The rest of us passed the binoculars and waited. [Read More]

The Daytona Beach area offers a remarkable number of earth friendly experiences for families to share. [Read More]