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From sprawling stretches of sand with low tides and shallow slopes to beaches with vibrant kid-friendly boardwalks, here are some of the best beaches across America to bring the entire family.

From mountain towns like Highlands to beach escapes like St. Simons Island, these small Southern towns are made for slowing down and unplugging.

Readers favored islands with rugged, rocky outcroppings as well as those that had white-sand beaches in our 2025 “World’s Best Awards” survey.