Have you ever been to the beaches in the Charleston, SC, area in May? Is the water warm enough to swim in, and how clear is it (jellyfish? seaweed? etc)? Should we instead go further down the Atlantic coast to Tybee Island? Is our attempt to find a new beach hopeless? Should we just go back to the Redneck Riviera (read: Gulf Coast)?
posted by TheNewWazoo on May 18, 2009 - 14 answers

Are there any good rock hunting beaches in the southern half of Lake Michigan? Or just pebbly beahces as compared to the sandy dune topography I'm familiar with? [more inside]
posted by readery on Feb 22, 2009 - 7 answers

Where's a warm, sunny, beach-y, relatively inexpensive place for my family to visit over Christmas? [more inside]
posted by timoni on Sep 24, 2008 - 11 answers

For a friend: where do people go swimming in San Francisco? [more inside]
posted by fourcheesemac on Jul 18, 2008 - 13 answers

I want to go on vacation in March to a place with beaches. Problem: We can't drive! [more inside]
posted by suedehead on Jan 5, 2008 - 16 answers

What are the quietest, least crowded public beaches within an hour and a half drive of Princeton, NJ? [more inside]
posted by amro on Aug 30, 2007 - 12 answers

Has anyone used the Beaches all-inclusive resorts? I'm specifically looking for feedback from people with families as to the quality and whether it compared favorably or unfavorably to a self-planned/self-directed vacation. If you have experience with alternatives (vacation outfitters that specifically cater to people with sprogs along), please do speak up. [more inside]
posted by scrump on Mar 23, 2007 - 9 answers

We've made a last minute decision to head to Florida over Christmas break. We'd like to stay somewhere in the panhandle region since it would be a fairly short drive for us (currently living in Alabama). Any recommendations for a particular beach/city? We'd like a place that's laid back, family oriented, and has nice clean sandy beaches to walk on and pick up shells. None of us cares for night life or shopping, but a good running/bike trail would be a plus.
posted by notcomputersavvy06 on Nov 27, 2006 - 11 answers

Three weeks on a shoestring flying out of NYC - where should we go? [more inside]
posted by Jujee on Oct 19, 2006 - 11 answers

I'm looking for suggestions for an island (or other warm place) vacation (4-5 nights) for my family in January. [more inside]
posted by Framer on Jun 19, 2006 - 6 answers

Beaches to camp on in S.E. Florida? [more inside]
posted by Tubes on Apr 14, 2006 - 8 answers

I have two days and two nights to spend on the beach along the N.C. coast. The optimal place would be no more than 2.5 hours from Raleigh. Not remote and not like Myrtle Beach. What city/beach would you choose? Any suggestions much appreciated.
posted by repoman on Jul 28, 2004 - 16 answers

Anyone know of any good public beaches in the Charleston, SC area? Volleyball and the like a plus.
Thanks.
posted by Scottk on May 5, 2004 - 1 answer

A quick, cheap 3-5 day winter vacation - to somewhere warm. Any suggestions? It doesn't matter where, but beaches are a big plus.
posted by troutfishing on Feb 7, 2004 - 13 answers

We're looking for a sun and beach vacation where the temperature is 75 degrees or more, and the water is that beautiful aqua color. We're starting from Boston, and want to stay in our timezone. We'll only have three or four days, so a direct flight is a must. Once there, we'll just be hanging on the beach and having some meals. Any suggestions for destinations and places to stay?
posted by alms on Jan 28, 2004 - 12 answers