RELATED: This Is the Average Retirement Age in Your State, According to Data. Beach: Gulf Shores Beach City: Gulf Shores Yelp rating: 4.5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “It’s a great place for families or people without kids because there are so many options! Plenty of condo, hotel, and Aribnb’s to stay at on the beach too. We can’t wait to go back!” —Amanda S. Beach: Bishop’s Beach City: Homer Yelp rating: 4.5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “A beautiful beach! It’s fun to come here and beach comb/look for goodies. It’s also a great place to come and take pictures/family pictures.” —Katherine S. Beach: Rotary Park Beach & Playground City: Lake Havasu City Yelp rating: 4.5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “This is a fantastic part of Havasu. There are beaches to kayak, walkways to stroll through, playgrounds to enjoy, along with ramadas and ball fields. There is something for everyone and every age.” —Kristen D. Beach: Harrison Hot Spring Beach City: Hot Spring Yelp rating: 3.5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “Quiet resort town with plenty to see and do for the day. Several restaurants are within walking distance.” —Alanna S. Beach: Point Lobos State Natural Reserve City: Carmel Yelp rating: 5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “The park is full of countless waterfronts that you can access if you look hard enough for a route/path down! Plenty of coves and beaches!” —Abou K. RELATED: This Is the Richest Zip Code in Your State, According to Data. Beach: Aurora Reservoir City: Aurora Yelp rating: 3.5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “This place is as beautiful as it is amazing—beach, swimming, paddle boarding, food courts, volleyball covered seating, archery, scuba diving, public restrooms, hiking trails biking trails … open all seasons in the sunny state of Colorado!” —Jay P. Beach: Bluff Point State Park City: Groton Yelp rating: 4.5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “Nice 3 mile loop trail with access to beach and forest. Easy to find and easy highway access.” —Kathy T. Beach: Fenwick Island State Park City: Fenwick Island Yelp rating: 4.5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “You really can’t beat $10 for parking (if you’re out of state) and access to a beautiful beach.” —K.L. Beach: Pass-A-Grille Beach City: St. Pete Beach Yelp rating: 4.5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “We were looking for a place to take the kids for a quick getaway and boy, am I glad this was recommended by my niece. Beautiful, clean water, easy access to the beach and not overly crowded.” —Sharlott L. RELATED: This Is the Most Popular Cocktail in Your State, According to Data. Beach: Driftwood Beach City: Jekyll Island Yelp rating: 5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “Gorgeous spot! So worth the trip. Beautiful beach with giant trees.” —Dawn C. Beach: Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area City: Kamuela Yelp rating: 4.5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “Beautiful turquoise waters and large sandy beach. Great for families. Awesome boogie boarding beach.” —Judy O. Beach: Coeur D’Alene City Park And Beach City: Coeur d’Alene Yelp rating: 4.5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “Nice little beach, nice boardwalk, nice statues, nice place.” —Gayl B. Beach: Foster Avenue Beach City: Chicago Yelp rating: 4.5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “Chicago is really an awesome place to live with all these beautiful beaches. [Has] all the facilities to have a great time with friends and family.” —Harish V. Beach: Indiana Dunes State Park City: Chesterton Yelp rating: 4 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “I felt completely safe walking along the beach by myself. The view was [a] breathtaking cotton candy color (a soft baby pink and blue color).” —Stephanie A. Beach: Sugar Bottom Recreation Area City: Solon Yelp rating: 4 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “The beach area was spacious—lots of room to spread out on the sand. The beach also has a couple of good shady spots, which is helpful on a hot day.” —Jessica P. Beach: Wyandotte County Lake Park City: Kansas City Yelp rating: 4 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “I love this place—historic, beautiful water views, [and] a lot of quiet time. Low-key—just a refreshing place to be.” —Angel V. Beach: Pennyrile State Park Beach City: Dawson Springs Yelp rating: 5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “The beach area was the main reason why we decided to check this place out. It has nice white sand and a volleyball court.” —Bianca C. Beach: Rutherford Beach City: Creole Yelp rating: 5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “One of the last places that you can drive up on the beach and camp for free. It is rarely packed except sometimes on the weekend but you get a lot of daytime visitors and they leave and the nighttime camping is peaceful and quiet.” —James S. Beach: Eastern Promenade City: Portland Yelp rating: 5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “This is undoubtedly the best to just walk and breathe in the fresh air. Not only that but you learn about history.” —Lana H. Beach: Assateague Island National Seashore City: Berlin Yelp rating: 4.5 out 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “This place is a must-see if you are in the area! We went on multiple days and each experience was very different.” —Kris H. Beach: Race Point Beach City: Provincetown Yelp rating: 4.5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “Yet another gorgeous Cape Cod beach, this is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy a summer day.” —Eric D. Beach: Ludington State Park City: Ludington Yelp rating: 4.5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “Beautiful state park!! The beach is right there as soon as you drive in, but if you go to the left, it looks like there’s some pretty nice campgrounds.” —Greta S. Beach: Big Marine Park City: Marine on St. Croix Yelp rating: 4.5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “What a cool park. And it’s right next to the lake. I brought my kids for a little fun and they didn’t want to leave. Worth the drive for sure.” —Bill P. Beach: Bay St. Louis Beach City: Bay St. Louis Yelp rating: 5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “No matter if it’s hot or cold outside, I love coming to the beach in Bay St. Louis! It’s pet friendly too. That’s a plus for me and my family.” —Michelle Q. Beach: Fugitive Beach City: Rolla Yelp rating: 3.5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “Great environment! This is definitely a family friendly area that anyone of all ages can enjoy. They have slides, cliff jumping, inflatables, and a great concession stand. It’s definitely a hidden gem in the middle of nowhere!” —Jocelyn W. Beach: Whitefish City Beach City: Whitefish Yelp rating: 4.5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “Great time here. Quiet beach with a beautiful scenic backdrop. Also, they have rentals for kayaks and paddle boards, which I highly recommend.” —Steve B. Beach: Lake McConaughy City: North Ogallala Yelp rating: 4 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “The lake is huge, beautiful and as blue as you’ll get in these parts. You can see through the water quite a bit and it’s a sand beach, which is much nicer than the mud beaches closer to Lincoln and Omaha.” —Stephanie H. Beach: Secret Cove City: Incline Village Yelp rating: 4.5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “SO beautiful. Water is turquoise and crystal clear. It’s the prettiest juxtaposition of green trees, clear blue waters, snow-capped mountains, and boulders in the water.” —Priya G.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Beach: Wallis Sands State Beach City: Rye Yelp rating: 4.5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “Great beach. Not too busy. Easily accessible and has everything you need: bathrooms, showers, food, shops, etc.” —Emily P. Beach: Long Beach Island City: Surf City Yelp rating: 4.5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “I’m a local and still love this area! I find it a privilege to live so close to a beautiful oasis.” —Denise Z. Beach: Tingley Beach City: Albuquerque Yelp rating: 4 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “This is my son’s favorite spot to go and feed the ducks. I love the benches under the trees to sit and relax and take time to ponder.” —Jaime C. Beach: Wilkeson Pointe Park City: Buffalo Yelp rating: 5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “Gorgeous spot in Buffalo for walking or biking. Can’t believe I missed out on this spot for so many years! Perfect spot to enjoy the waterfront or picnic.” —Sandy L. Beach: Sunset Beach City: Sunset Beach Yelp rating: 5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “You’ll find clean, silky, fine, soft sand to bury your toes. The waves break far out, so young children can wade into the water quite a distance. That and the ample tidal pools make this a perfect family beach.” —Angela K. Beach: Harmon Lake City: Mandan Yelp rating: 4.5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “This lake is really pretty and definitely worth a visit.” —Dang L. Beach: Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park Beach City: Fairport Harbor Yelp rating: 4.5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “I wanted to find somewhere nice, clean, and not crowded. This was it and I’m so glad.” —Debbie K. Beach: Lake Hefner City: Oklahoma City Yelp rating: 4.5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “Lake Hefner is such a beautiful place right within our city. I very much enjoy their bike riding trail, which goes all the way around the lake, a little over 9 miles.” —Christy S. Beach: Cannon Beach City: Cannon Beach Yelp rating: 4.5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “One of the most beautiful beaches I’ve ever seen. We didn’t have any plans to visit while in Portland, but with some mild convincing from our friends we made an impulse drive an hour and a half away and it was the most pleasant surprise.” —Mary N. Beach: Presque Isle State Park City: Erie Yelp rating: 4.5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “Listen, guys, I grew up in Erie and essentially grew up going to the beach. It is no secret Presque Isle is just the best ever!” —Rachel C. Beach: Second Beach/Sachuest Beach City: Middletown Yelp rating: 4.5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “My family has been coming to this beach forever—as other reviewers have said, it’s one of the best in Rhode Island, plus they have the best waves of all the beaches on Aquidneck Island.” —Morgan C. Beach: Folly Beach City: Folly Beach Yelp rating: 4.5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “Dotted with cute houses, local eateries, and a fairly laid back crowd, Folly Beach is my kind of a beach town.” —Brad B. Beach: Lake Herman State Park City: Madison Yelp rating: 5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “The park itself is large and features mature shade trees and areas of natural prairie. With all the outdoor things to do and being so close to Sioux Falls, this place is a must visit.” —Joe S. Beach: Lock 3 City: Hendersonville Yelp rating: 4.5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “It has a great view of Old Hickory Lake, places to sit, and a place to swim in the warm weather.” —John C. Beach: Padre Island National Seashore City: Corpus Christi Yelp rating: 4.5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “Stunning and beautiful! Clean and has many conveniences for comfort. Spent an entire day frolicking in the water, playing in the sand, walking down the beach and just relaxing.” —Lisa E. And for more fun facts about your state sent straight to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter. Beach: Rendezvous Beach Park City: Laketown Yelp rating: 3 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “Bear Lake is my happy place. The sand, the crystal blue water, and friends. Rendezvous State Park is a great place to set up your E-Z Up and beach chairs for the day.” —Abigail M. Beach: North Beach Campground and Park City: Burlington Yelp rating: 3.5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “Easy. Breezy. Nice sandy beach. City takes care of it pretty well, as I visited it during high traffic time/summer.” —Katherine L. Beach: Chick’s Beach City: Virginia Beach Yelp rating: 4.5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “The perfect getaway beach in Virginia Beach. I love Chick’s Beach. If you get there in the morning, it feels like a private beach.” —Shawn B. Beach: Ruby Beach City: Forks Yelp rating: 5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “Gorgeous beach! Absolutely worth a stop, even if just a quick one. There’s plenty to explore if you have more time, but it’s wildly photogenic if you just want to swing by for a quick photograph.” —Maria E. Beach: Ridenour Lake City: Nitro Yelp rating: 5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “So beautiful and has a playground. Always nice to go fishing around the lake, catching them or not!” —Chelsey T. Beach: Atwater Park City: Shorewood Yelp rating: 4.5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “The blue waters, the sand, and the walkway into the lake are just everything you need from a park. Must visit in the Shorewood neighborhood.” —Apurba B. Beach: Yellowstone Lake City: Yellowstone National Park Yelp rating: 5 out of 5 What people are saying on Yelp: “The lake shore at the visitor center was so serene. I highly recommend visiting it here. There were almost no people around.” —Jaqueline T. RELATED: 17 Best Secret Beach Towns in America.
