Whoever said fun in the sun had to mean
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For this list we're looking at beaches
and beach towns from both the east and
west coast of the united states
highlighting under the radar and
underrated stretches of shoreline
it always pays to do additional research
before planning a trip or day at the
beach
but compared to some of the country's
major oceanfront destinations
these beaches are notably less popular
number 10. long beach new york when you
hear the words
long beach chances are that your mind
whisks you away to california and not
new york
the state in general is far better known
for its metropolitan city life and the
camping opportunities of the adirondacks
and catskills than beaches
but that's what makes long beach new
york such a great choice
totally detached from the stuffiness of
the hamptons long beach is located south
of long island
queens and brooklyn the city of long
beach is home to some 33
000 people and checks a lot of the
classic beach town boxes
the boardwalk which is over two miles
long is lined with restaurants
bars and shops where you can get all the
requisite beach apparel
it might not be totally off the radar
being a regular hangout for locals
but it's a clean white sand beach that's
rarely overcrowded
number 9. banden beach oregon for a
slice of northwestern coastal living
you can't go wrong with bandan all of
the beaches in the state of oregon are
public
meaning that you've got your choice of
the shoreline and around the town of
bandon
you're truly spoiled for choice the town
takes its name from bandon ireland
and is only home to about 3 000 people
don't let its most modest size fool you
though
bandan serves as a great home base for
an unforgettable beach vacation
north of town you'll find wayside run
beach and seven devils wayside
two of the most notable stretches of
shoreline in the area
other highlights include bullard's beach
and the coquille river lighthouse
to the south the banden state natural
area is especially popular with
beachcombers
wherever you wind up along the shoreline
you'll be
in awe of the rock formations number
eight
folly beach south carolina the carolinas
do all right for themselves in terms of
beaches
with the outer banks attracting visitors
from across the country
with such a profile beach destination to
the north
south carolina's folly beach has long
managed to fly under the radar
at least on the national scale
conveniently located just 11 miles south
of charleston
the biggest and most visited city in the
area folly beach does still get its fair
share of tourists
but it's a fraction of what you'd
encounter at the outer banks
this mid-level popularity results in a
best of both worlds type of beach
experience
you've got a pier picture-perfect ocean
views plenty of seafood restaurants to
choose from
and a lack of overwhelming crowds sounds
like a pretty good beach vacation by any
standard
number 7. pasa grill florida florida is
a state that draws people from
far and wide with the promise of sand
and sun you don't attract a seasonal
human migration of snow birds without
great weather and beautiful ocean front
views
but compile an exhaustive list of the
state's most popular beach destinations
however
and pasa grill is unlikely to come up
located at the southern extremity of the
larger saint pete beach
this understated beach town is notable
for its historic district
and outdoor art market both of these
selling points help to cultivate the
exact sort of laid-back atmosphere that
one looks for in an under the radar
beach vacation
hassa grill also stands out relative to
its neighbors as being notably
underdeveloped in terms of resorts and
major hotels
it's just an altogether extremely
charming beach destination
number 6. asbury park new jersey we say
asperi park
you say bruce springsteen though
arguably most famous as the namesake of
the boss's debut album
asbury park has more than music history
going for it
it's also got a scenic shoreline to
compete with the best of them
now it's no secret that the jersey shore
is a popular summer destination in the
northeastern united states
but for whatever reason despite its
musical name recognition
asbury park remains largely overlooked
by the masses
oh well their missed opportunity is your
chance to enjoy the jersey shore without
the crowd's tan teens and never-ending
spring break energy
the boardwalk got a facelift in recent
years which coupled with the
well-maintained beach and numerous local
businesses
make asbury park a great beach getaway
number five lumahai beach hawaii
a dreamy land of volcanoes and beaches
guided by the aloha spirit hawaii is a
state with a lot of inherent appeal
given its relatively modest size and the
huge number of tourists
both domestic and international that it
attracts annually
it can often feel like there isn't a
single foot of shoreline that remains to
be discovered
but the reality is humans by nature tend
to follow the crowd
do your research step off the beaten
path go for a drive and you can find a
hawaiian beach to share with only a
handful of other people
lumahai beach is located on kauai's
north shore
and can only be reached by footpath
between the volcanic rock and crystal
clear waters
this secluded beach feels like your own
secret slice of paradise
and it's not the only one other
underrated hawaiian beaches and beach
towns worth checking out include paya
owahua and kailua beach number four
anna maria island florida we're double
dipping into the state of florida for
this list
but given its eternal popularity with
sun seekers
we think it only makes sense back in
2014
trip advisor users highlighted anna
maria island as being not only among the
most underrated beach towns in florida
but in the entire country the island
itself is only about seven
miles long and though it's relatively
developed people who have vacation there
often note that it has a distinctly old
florida vibe to it
but because the sand stretches so far
it's never hard to find a patch of sand
to call
your own given that anamaria island is
only about a 45 minute to one hour drive
away from pasa grill
you can easily make this a two-for-one
trip if you've got the time
number three wind in sea beach
california
were you starting to worry that we'd
left california off our list
known as the golden state or the
sunshine state california has one
giant coastline unfortunately because of
california's popularity and reputation
most of the beaches with any sort of
name recognition are invariably going to
be
crowded thankfully the coastline is such
that with a car
you can almost always find a place to
call your own that's devoid of obvious
human activity
if you want elbow room with plenty of
nearby convenience however
wind and sea makes for a great
compromise located in san diego's la
jolla area
wind and sea is a rather understated
beach that because of its relative
distance from more major tourist centers
is more commonly frequented by locals
surfers in particular are sure to
appreciate the relative peace and quiet
that complement the waves
number 2. second beach washington the
best things in life always require
a bit of effort and finding the right
underrated beach is no exception
the state of washington has a lot of
wilderness that makes it the perfect
place for all manner of outdoor
activities
its coastline might be more rugged and
chilly than its neighbors two states
south
but the views are second to none and if
you want to marvel at the power of the
pacific ocean
just you and nature second beach is the
perfect place to be
located on the olympic coast it's so
named because
well it's the second of three beaches in
the area it's only accessible via a
hiking trail
but despite the path being a relatively
accessible one that appears to be enough
to keep people away
not only are the views absolutely
stunning but you can also pitch a tent
and spend
the night right on the beach with the
appropriate permit
number one cumberland island georgia an
island boasting sand dunes
marshland 18 miles of beach and a forest
of iconic southern live oak trees
that just so happens to be populated by
wild horses
how are people not flocking here in
droves every year
simple many people want to keep a beach
getaway experience as simple as possible
and apparently the fact that the island
is only accessible via ferry is enough
to keep the numbers down
the beaches here are stunning but it's
the varied environment that makes
cumberland island feel downright surreal
camping is a great way to appreciate the
beach but despite being largely
undeveloped given its national seashore
status
the island does have more comfortable
accommodations in the form of a few
hotels and inns
however you approach it cumberland
island is the sort of beach vacation
destination that you'll never forget
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