America's southeastern coast offers a huge variety of pristine beaches whether you are in North or South Carolina, Georgia or Florida. These beautiful locations each present your family with a plethora of different activities and places to explore and enjoy. The southeast coast is a place to go with the family to enjoy the golden sun, walk the white sands and sight-see various locations that each state has to offer.
Siesta Beach, in Sarasota, Florida, is home to some of the world's finest and whitest sand. In fact, Siesta Beach was recognized as having the "whitest and finest sand in the world" at the Great International White Sand Beach Challenge in 1987. This white sand is made out of 99 percent quartz compared to the other beaches, which are composed primarily of coral. The pristine beach features amenities such as tennis courts, ball fields, volleyball courts and playground equipment. Scuba divers and snorkelers will have a blast exploring the coral rock formations and caves that litter the waters.
Cape Hatteras, located in North Carolina, is a more traditional family beach rather than the distractions of beaches that have nightclubs or boardwalks. Families and nature lovers will love to know that Cape Hatteras is protected under strict conservation laws keeping the area clean and untainted. Fishermen will rejoice to hear that the cape is home to some excellent fishing. Numerous charter boats can be found to take you and the family around abundant fishing spots located around the Pamlico Sound or the Gulf Stream. You can witness a variety of marine life such as dolphin, tuna and king mackerel.
Cumberland Island is an immaculate environment featuring maritime forests, undeveloped beaches and wide marshes. This beach is Georgia's largest barrier island where you can travel trails by foot or roadways by vehicle and bicycle. Swimming is allowed anywhere on the island but there are no lifeguards on duty so swimming is at your own risk. You can charter private boating or bring your own boat to enjoy the waters or you can grab your kayak and maneuver through the marshes. Cumberland Island offers quite a wilderness experience to enjoy.
Florida is home to Bahia Honda State Park, an exotic island featuring gorgeous beaches and picturesque sunsets. The island has several sandy-white beaches for you to explore and enjoy such as Calusa beach, Loggerhead Beach, or the largest one, Sandspur. Your family can snorkel and kayak the beautiful waters or view the variety of wildlife such as birds and fauna. Camping and cabin reservations are available to this extravagant location if you're looking to spend several days basking in the sun and enjoying the calm sea breezes.
