Comments on: Where I’d take my kids: best US family beach vacations

By: Carnival of Family Life: Happy Birthday Edition — Colloquium

Carnival of Family Life: Happy Birthday Edition — Colloquium — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 07:13:52 +0000

[...] A. Scarborough presents Where I’d take my kids: best U.S. family beach vacations posted at Family Travel Guide, a discussion of some of the author’s favorite kid-friendly beaches [...]

By: Travel to Europe

Travel to Europe — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:39:19 +0000

Some of my favorite beaches are the ones along Orange County, California, like Monarch, and Huntington, and on the East coast love the Clearwater Beach. Great list, just linked to this post!

By: Best beach vacations

Best beach vacations — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:48:12 +0000

Family beach vacations include more than sand, sun, and a swim for staying together, but for playing together. Some offer a quiet escape while others spell action. Beaches combine arts, theater, festivals, shopping, surfing, seining, sailing, biking, windsurfing, kayaking, snorkeling, water skiing, wave running; snorkeling, scuba diving, whale watching and turtle trekking – the possibilites for fun are endless.

By: Ema Watson

Ema Watson — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:39:49 +0000

it’s a nice place to spend my vacations
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By: Finding More Fun: Carnival of Family Travel, 04/15/2009 | Travels with Children

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:14:25 +0000

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By: Shreejana Hickman

Shreejana Hickman — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 23:10:55 +0000

Some of my favorite beaches are the ones along Orange County, California, like Monarch, and Huntington, and on the East coast love the Clearwater Beach. Great list, just linked to this post!

By: Pepita Ridgeway

Pepita Ridgeway — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:53:57 +0000

I can’t get to a beach, so I go to Las Vegas and swim in the pools. Most big casinos have good pools, but Mandalay Bay actually replicates a beach. Mirage is really nice too. I created a web site called http://www.familyfriendlylasvegas.com with ideas and advice for people visiting Las Vegas.

By: Sheila

Sheila — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 20:29:17 +0000

Hi Barbara,

For Siesta Key, I’d go for the Siesta Key Public Beach first (it’s beautiful, big and has concessions and lifeguards) then maybe Turtle Beach (you can do a bit of shelling here.) Both are very family-friendly and have restrooms. Parking is free, but lots fill VERY quickly so get there early.

In San Diego, as I mentioned, I like Coronado Island, especially near the historic Hotel del Coronado. There is no cost to park. My second choice for kids might be Mission Beach, and for tidepool exploration, La Jolla Cove.

By: Barbara Gavin

Barbara Gavin — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 02:07:43 +0000

Would love more specifics.
Which beach on Siesta Key? In San Diego?
How family friendly are the beaches, in terms of bathrooms, snack bar?
Parking – free? how much? open to non-residents?

By: Sheila

Sheila — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 17:03:24 +0000

Hi Emma, I’ve heard good things about South Carolina beaches; need to check them out someday.