There are more beach getaway destinations on the east coast than just Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head, Cocoa Beach, and Miami. Here are some others you should check out!
you have to get here by ferry & there are 141 steps down to the beach!
Block Island, Rhode Island
these are both islands off of Cape Cod that require a ferry ride. There are plenty of beaches to visit here!
Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard Beaches
classic, way back in time beach destination - part of the inspiration for Disney's Boardwalk resort area.
Cape May, New Jersey
this is the furthest northern tip of the Cape Cod National Seashore! JP and I visited back in 2021!
Provincetown, Massachusetts – Official Guide to Provincetown
just outside of Charleston, 10 miles of beaches, and a popular golf destination
Kiawah Island Golf Resort
there are so many hidden beaches along the Outer Banks if you take the coastal drive!
The Ultimate Outer Banks 3 Day Itinerary
while the main stretch of Virginia Beach is very popular, there are some nearby state park areas where you can enjoy the beach in a little more solitude
The Ultimate Virginia Beach 3 Day Itinerary
St Augustine is a historic city with historic forts, making their beaches very scenic!
15 Best Things To Do In St. Augustine For Couples
at Biscayne National Park you can take boats out to some of the cays/keys, which are not as visited as Miami beaches!
How To Visit Biscayne National Park: The Best One Day Itinerary
these are some of the least visited beaches in Florida and many of them are pristine!
Is Florida's Treasure Coast Worth Visiting?
Key West - and all of the Florida Keys have so many pristine beaches!
The Best Key West Day Trip Itinerary
Florida's A1A goes along the entire east coast of Florida, so you'll find every single beach & be able to see which ones are less busy!
Is Florida's A1A Worth Driving?
most people think of the tropics when they think of beaches, but Maine and all of New England has great beach destinations too!
Sand Beach, Maine
this is a very old school beach in the small town of Old Saybrook.
Harveys Beach - Old Saybrook Parks & Recreation: Facility Details
I think I first heard about this one from a tv show or movie, but I can't remember which one!
Fire Island, NY | The Car-Free Paradise
a popular beach spot for those in the DMV area!
Bethany Beach, Delaware
this is a small barrier island just outside of Savannah!
Tybee Island, Georgia
one of the few beaches left with wild horses!
Assateague Island National Seashore (U.S. National Park Service)
a popular beach spot in Montauk!
Ditch Plains Beach | East Hampton Town, NY
there are no waves here since it's in the Chesapeake Bay!
Cape Charles Beach (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with ...
very popular in the summer, but try to go in the shoulder season if you can!
Narragansett, RI
Newport has a great scenic drive with secluded beaches all along the way
Is Newport, Rhode Island Worth Visiting? + Fun Things To Do
this beach is part of the infamous Jersey Shore
Asbury Park, New Jersey
Amelia Island is part of the barrier islands & it's just a 13 mile stretch of beaches!
