Photo by Karyna Wilkerson, an Explorer for The Outbound
You can't beat a day at the beach in the summertime. Actually, you can. Spend the night at one of these beautiful beaches, wake up to sound of crashing waves, and you'll know exactly what we mean.
1. Assateague Island
Maryland | Car Camping | Learn more.
Photo: Spenser Reid
2. The Napali Coast
Hawai'i | Backpacking | Learn more.
Photo: Ryan T Foley
3. Olympic National Park - Second Beach
Washington | Backpack/Walk-in | Learn more.
Photo: Michael Matti
4. Sand Dollar Beach
California | Car Camping | Learn more.
Photo: Chris Burkard
5. Mustang Island
Texas | Car Camping | Learn more.
Photo: Korey Taylor
6. Gold Bluff Beach
California | Car Camping | Learn more.
Photo: Juan Moreno
7. Polihale Beach
Hawai'i | Car Camping | Learn more.
Photo: Karyna Wilkerson
8. Olympic National Park - First Beach
Washington | Car Camping | Learn more.
Photo: Ian Tyley
9. The Lost Coast
California | Backpacking | Learn more.
Photo: Whitney Whitehouse
10. Hammocks Beach State Park
North Carolina | Kayak Camping | Learn more.
Photo: Nathan Eckman
11. Orcas Island
Washington | Backpacking/Walk-in | Learn more.
Photo: Aaron White
12. Francis Beach
California | Car Camping | Learn more.
Photo: Austin Brizgys
13. Wildcat Campground
California | Backpacking | Learn more.
Photo: Derrick Story
14. Catalina Island
California | Backpacking | Learn more.
Photo: Drew Robinson
15. Olympic Coast
Washington | Backpacking | Learn more.
Photo: Angela Anderson
16. Cape Lookout
Oregon | Car Camping | Learn more.
Photo: Dan Moe
17. Rialto Beach
Washington | Backpacking | Learn more.
Photo: Greg Balkin
18. Cumberland Island
Georgia | Car Camping | Learn more.
Photo: Collin Entstad
Remember to always follow Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures.
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