Explore Delaware’s Quiet Coast: hidden beaches, charming bayside towns, outdoor trails, historic sites, and top tips for a ...

Hidden just outside Boston is a stretch of pristine coastline, with trails meandering through woodlands, marshes, and beach dunes, all offering ocean vistas.

With almost 12 miles of sandy shores and nearly 40 public beach access points, it’s a prime beach spot on the East Coast. Bonus: Bring Fido—the beach is dog-friendly! Just keep your pup leashed.

Other top picks include Cocoa Beach on the Atlantic Space Coast, Destin in the Florida Panhandle, and Clearwater on the Gulf Coast. And many of the best Florida state parks have beaches as well.

From remote islands to peaceful shorelines, these secluded Florida beaches offer fantastic shelling and peaceful shores.