A Summer Guide to the Nation’s Best Beaches and Lakes

Whether it is a day trip with friends and family or a well needed vacation from your bustling summer job, visiting a body of water on a hot summer day is always enjoyable. For countless years, traveling to a favorite beach or lake has always been the best way to relax, cool off, and to catch some rays. In honor of this long standing summer tradition, we compiled some of the best beaches and lakes across the country so that you can make the most of your summer break. Now, just don’t forget to pack that sunscreen!

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Beaches:

Siesta Beach – Sarasota, Florida

Commonly known as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, Siesta Beach has been the destination of tourists and locals for years. With over six miles of beach front, free parking, tennis and volleyball courts, as well as a soccer and baseball field, there is no wonder why this beach is a national favorite.Coronado Beach – San Diego, California

This Pacific Ocean beach is the perfect location for surfing, swimming, fishing and any other water activity you could possibly think of. Coronado beach boasts plenty of free parking, beach volleyball courts, spacious areas for frisbee as well as various dog friendly areas. Best of all, when the sun sets you can wander into the streets of downtown Coronado to visit countless shops and restaurants.

Beachwalker Park – Kiawah Island, South Carolina

With over seven miles of beach, there is no need to worry about overcrowding at Beachwalker Park. If you are looking for a relaxing day at the beach, Beachwalker is the perfect place to stroll along the boardwalk, set up a cookout at the grills or just lay out on the pristine sand.

Lakes:

Lake Havasu – California and Arizona

Located along the Colorado River, Lake Havasu is one of the best places to enjoy fishing, boating and various other water activities. With thousands of visitors each year Lake Havasu has become known as the perfect destination for jet and water skiing as well as a great place to soak up some summer sun.

Lake Michigan

Often referred to as the United States third coast, Lake Michigan is a perfect tourist destination because of its remarkable sandy beaches. The vast open waters allow for plenty of water sports and activities, and at the end of a long relaxing day at the beach, you’re only a stone’s throw away from two major cities full of nightlife.https://i0.wp.com/upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d2/Panorama_of_North_Avenue_Beach.jpg Flathead Lake – Montana

As the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi, Flathead Lake is ideal for swimming, boating, fishing and even golfing! Plenty of waterfront access provides for a great day at the beach, but the Lake is also surrounded by numerous parks for picnics, hiking and camping. Flathead Lake encompasses over 188 square miles of glistening waters and with a view of the Swan and Mission mountain ranges, you will just want to sit back and relax.

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  1. #1 by Okeerah Briggs on June 14, 2011 - 12:58 pm

    This is great! I’m actually saving up for a little change of my summer plans. I’m really looking forward to visiting these places.

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