The best way to spend a beach vacation is in a beach house, but there are pitfalls and perks to look for. These are the top ...

Q: Why do I have to buy a badge to use the beach in New Jersey? No other state charges a fee. Isn't the ocean free? A: The Atlantic Ocean is indeed free — but in New Jersey, free stops on dry sand.

The beach's beautiful blue waters and white sands make it the perfect backdrop for various activities while soaking up the ...

And while tourism in beach and coastal destinations generates billions of dollars each year, free outdoor activities like tanning on the sand, swimming in the ocean and strolling along the ...