7.Cape Cod
Cape Cod has been a family vacation destination for decades, and for good reason. Cape Cod National Seashore offers 40 miles of coastline, where kids can build a sandcastle, swim, fish or become a junior ranger. Time your visit for summer to take the kids for round of mini-golf followed up with a movie at the Wellfleet Drive-In. Looking to save some money on your Cape Cod vacation? Visit in the winter for fewer crowds and lower hotel rates. Take the kids for a stroll or bike ride along the Cape Cod Rail Trail, let them explore at the Cape Cod Children’s Museum or marvel at the fragile creations at the Sandwich Glass Museum.
8.San Diego
Travel to San Diego for 70 miles of coastline, allowing for ample sandy fun. Mission Beach, Coronado Beach and La Jolla Shores are the best beaches for families, offering calm surf and mellow crowds. After you’ve gotten your fill of the waves, head to the world-famous San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld San Diego or the San Diego Zoo Safari Park for up-close animal encounters that delight travelers of all ages. What’s more, Balboa Park offers 1,200 acres of beautiful green spaces to explore, as well as educational museums like the San Diego Air & Space Museum and the Fleet Science Center.
