8 Best Family Beach Vacations in the U.S.

1. Outer Banks, North Carolina

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2. San Diego, California

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3. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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4. Destin, Florida

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5. Cape Cod, Massachusetts

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6. Gulf Shores, Alabama

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7. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

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8. Maui, Hawaii

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