Where Will Your Family Beach Vacation Take You?

It is once again time to start thinking about those family beach vacations for August. Being from the east coast - I am partial to the Atlantic side of things. Being a creature of habit we tend to vacation in the same places year after year.

So to mix it up a bit this year, I have decided to brainstorm a list of possible spots (still on the east coast) that are perfect for family beach vacations. If you have a favorite to add to the list shoot me a comment!

• Ocean City Maryland
• Rehobeth Beach Delaware
• Kiawah Island South Carolina
• Jacksonville Florida
• Fort Lauderdale Florida
• Lewes Delaware
• Cape May New Jersey
• Martha's Vineyard
• Cape Cod
• Maine beaches?
• New Hampshire beaches?
• Rhode Island beaches
• North Carolina beaches?
• Virginia Beach
• Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
• Jersey Shore, New Jersey
• Wildwood New Jersey

So clearly family beach vacations in the Northeast are worth exploring since I don't know much about them. Up and down the coast there are thousands of vacation spots. Some people enjoy crowds and boardwalks. Others enjoy solitude.
With a family in tow it is important to find the right balance. You want the conveniences that a busy beach provides (restaurants, entertainment, etc.) but you want the relaxation of a quiet beach.
Finding a decent place to stay is also a challenge. Renting a home or a condo can be a leap of faith - you don't know what you really are going to get. On the other hand, a hotel ends up being very expensive and often does not have a basic kitchenette or enough space.
Aah the challenges of family beach vacations! Let me hear your tips!

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