Family Vacation Critic has just released its annual list of the Best Beaches for Families, naming the best beaches in the U.S. for families traveling with children of all ages. "Beach vacations are at the top of so many families’ must-do list throughout the year," explains Lissa Poirot, editor-in-chief of Family Vacation Critic. Pictured here, Long Beach Island, New Jersey. The site gives an insider tip: "The Surflight Theatre – and its popular Show Place Ice Cream Parlour - will reopen in 2017, presenting live children’s performances all summer long," Poirot says.
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- Family Vacation Critic has just released its annual list of the Best Beaches for Families, naming the best beaches in the U.S. for families traveling with children of all ages. "Beach vacations are at the top of so many families’ must-do list throughout the year," explains Lissa Poirot, editor-in-chief of Family Vacation Critic. Pictured here, Long Beach Island, New Jersey. The site gives an insider tip: "The Surflight Theatre – and its popular Show Place Ice Cream Parlour - will reopen in 2017, presenting live children’s performances all summer long," Poirot says.Amanda Hoy
- "Whether for a day trip or a longer vacation, our list aims to help families narrow down the options to find beaches that truly are fantastic for families - every beach has lifeguards, in addition to kid-friendly activities and a selection of lodging options nearby," said Poirot. Pictured here, Ponce Inlet, Florida. Insider tip: "The Marine Science Center offers families the chance to learn about the area's sea turtles and other native wildlife," Poirot says.Daytona Beach Area CVB
- Pictured here, Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh, New York. Insider tip from Family Vacation Critic’s Poirot: "Kids can touch live marine animals, dig up whale bones and walk through the butterfly garden at Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center, right in Jones Beach State Park."Mario Tama/Getty Images
- Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Family Vacation Critic's insider tip: "Families can enjoy the new Lefty's Alley and Eats - just a short drive from Rehoboth - with bowling lanes, a state-of-the-art arcade, a two-story laser tag arena and an on-site restaurant."Chuck Snyder via VisitSouthernDelaware.com
- Coronado Beach, California. Insider Tip: "New in 2017, visitors can transform into a mermaid as part of Hotel del Coronado's Mermaid Fitness classes - cardio and core exercise classes while wearing a mermaid fin."Brett Shoaf Artistic Visuals
- Balboa Beach, California in Newport Beach. Insider tip: "The area's famous Balboa Fun Zone amusement area has been entertaining families for decades, with its Ferris wheel, arcades and shopping."Visit Newport Beach
- North Beach Park, Wisconsin in Racine. Family vacation Critic notes, "The Wind Point Lighthouse is one of the oldest and tallest active lighthouses on the Great Lakes, and is open for guided tours the first Sunday of every month from June through October."Real Racine
- Coast Guard Beach, Massachusetts in Eastham. Insider tip: "Cape Cod National Seashore offers a wide range of ranger-guided activities, including guided walks, campfires and canoe trips."Margo Tabb
- Weirs Beach, New Hampshire Insider tip: "Half Moon Amusement Arcades offers families the fun of two arcades - the Penny Arcade and the Family Fun Center - with more than 250 games combined."Lakes Region Tourism Association
- Seaside Beach, Oregon Family Vacation Critic's insider tip: "Families can visit the Seaside Aquarium to explore its hands-on discovery center and interact with its resident seals." For more information, visit Family Vacation Critic's full list of the 10 Best Beaches for Families in 2017.Seaside Visitors Bureau
