If your idea of a dream vacation is to lounge on a beach chair at a quaint beach town versus heading off to the Maldives and St.Tropez, CheapOair has got a few budget travel beach vacation tips for you!
We decided to put together some really cool budget beach towns where you can relax, enjoy and have fun without denting your budget.
Grab your bags, get to packing and buy those cheap airline tickets you saw on the net. Soak up the sun, chill out on the sand and spalsh in the ocean.
Newport, Rhode Island
Newport is a city on Aquidneck Island in Newport County. Rhode Island has long been known as a New England summer resort and is famous for the Newport Mansions.
Aquidneck Island is home to many beautiful beaches, most public and a few private. In Newport, the largest public beach, Easton’s beach or First Beach, both have a view of the famed Cliff Walk. Second Beach, in neighboring Middletown, is a fantastic beach for waves, a definite surfer’s beach. The area has beaches for every budget, from exclusive ones, to free, so that no one misses out on the fun.
Mexico Beach, Florida
Located in the Florida panhandle, Mexico Beach is a community on the edge of the Gulf of Mexico. The little town boasts a variety of hotels, rental houses and RV parks. During your stay, you can enjoy various activities like swimming, kayaking, fishing, recreational diving, eco-tours or just relax. The area is lined with number of budget restaurants, either on the beach or across the street. When you are in Mexico Beach, you are always within walking distance of the water.
Port Aransas, Texas
Port Aransas was a favorite for pirates in the early 1800’s. Captain Jean Lafitte and his hearty band of buccaneers spent lots of time on the Texas coast. Port Aransas is a city in Nueces County, Texas and has now become a multi-million dollar fishing, beach and resort village. Summer populations sometimes swell to 60,000 or more. It’s also become a well known college spring-break destination. If you’re traveling with family, once you arrive, the kids can explore the vast expanses of the coastline collecting shells while you sit back and relax.
Jekyll Island, Georgia
Jekyll Island is an island off the coast of the U.S. state of Georgia, in Glynn County and is one of the Sea Islands and one of the Golden Isles of Georgia. The beaches are frequented by vacationers and offer plethora of activities like bike trails, walks along the beaches and sandbars and Summer Waves to name a few.
Jekyll Island’s 10 miles of unspoiled beaches are perfect for sunbathing or swimming, for leisurely walks or refreshing jogs.
Folly Beach, South Carolina
Commonly referred by the locals as “Edge of America”. From picturesque sunrises and sunsets, to rich history, good food and expansive beaches, Folly Beach provides essentials to give visitors a new awareness of this unique and charming island town. Folly Beach is part of the Charleston metro area. Originally called Folly Island, Folly Beach is primarily a residential and family vacation beach. It has numerous restaurants, clubs and bars to cater to its visitors.
So are you ready to soak yourself in the sun in these budget-friendly beach towns.
