Beachfront vacation with grandchildren
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Beachfront vacation with grandchildren
Need help! Would like to take small grandkids for their first beach/ocean vacation. Have been to Myrtle Beach and many places in Florida many years ago but not sure how they changed. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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I'm from a small town in the Midwest. The closest airport is about 125 miles. Factors I need to consider: safe area, decent flights, oceanfront, activities for kids. I would like to go in later July or early August for a week. Prefer not to rent a car but rely on public transportation. (shuttles, trolleys etc) Kids 1- 5.
I have looked at Myrtle Beach, St Pete's, San Diego. Someone else mentioned Gulf Port but I haven't checked into it yet.. Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated. It is on my bucket list to take these kids for their first ocean visit.
I have looked at Myrtle Beach, St Pete's, San Diego. Someone else mentioned Gulf Port but I haven't checked into it yet.. Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated. It is on my bucket list to take these kids for their first ocean visit.
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Gretchen. I remember Myrtle Beach from about 30 years ago when my mom took my kids there. It was magical for them. Many of the posts say it has changed dramatically from the family friendly beach town. I looked at beach house, condos and resorts in North Myrtle Beach. Not sure what would be best.
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The entire shoreline of New Jersey (over 120 miles) is lined with unique towns, many of which would be ideal for you. But, since you mentioned transportation, you should take a look at Point Pleasant Beach. You could fly into Newark Airport and take the train from the airport to Point. (New Jersey Transit). It is relatively small compared to such similar towns such as Wildwood, but has a great boardwalk with rides and activities geared to younger children... and easy to get to. Once there everything is walkable. You won't find large mega story hotels. Most are Mom and pop type places.
https://www.visitnj.org/city/point-pleasant-beach
https://jenkinsons.com/
https://www.visitnj.org/city/point-pleasant-beach
https://jenkinsons.com/
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I know you said you have been to several places in Florida, but I would heavily consider Sanabel Island for a first ocean visit for kids. I say this because of the abundance of seashells and the gentle ocean. My kids delighted in finding shells on the beach.
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Siesta Key Beach is beautiful but very crowded. Wide white sand beach with volleyball matches going on. Have you checked out Venice? Great beaches, good restaurants and shopping. St Pete's is also a great area. Once you get to hotel/resort you can either walk or trolley to restaurants or entertainment. The trolley/bus goes between St Pete and Clearwater. It was $4.00 for the day..get on and off as much as you want.
Siesta Key Beach is beautiful but very crowded. Wide white sand beach with volleyball matches going on. Have you checked out Venice? Great beaches, good restaurants and shopping. St Pete's is also a great area. Once you get to hotel/resort you can either walk or trolley to restaurants or entertainment. The trolley/bus goes between St Pete and Clearwater. It was $4.00 for the day..get on and off as much as you want.