Best Beach Holidays in America

America is home to some of the world's best beaches from the iconic South Beach in Miami to the lush landscapes of Hawaii. Whether you're looking simply to relax on a white sandy beach for 2 weeks or combine your beach stay with a city break, we can tailor-make your holiday to suit your needs. Check our some of our top America beach holiday destinations below. 

FLORIDA 

With over 825 miles of beaches in Florida, you are really spoilt for choice. Why not soak up the sun and vibrant atmosphere of South Beach in Miami which also offers plentiful water-based activities including jet skis and power boat rides for those looking for adventure. For a more sedate environment, take a trip to Siesta Key which offers some of the most powdery white sand on the coast and crystal clear emerald waters, an absolute must do! For an entirely different beach experience, discover Sanibel Island which is famed for its sea shell collecting, resident stingrays and wildlife including gopher tortoises.

Florida Keys 

The Florida Keys & Key West is a 150 mile long string of Islands connected to South Florida by the scenic Overseas Highway; a road that suspends the traveller in a place that bridges the gap between sea and sky. Find out more.

Clearwater 

Situated on a sun-drenched peninsula separating the Gulf of Mexico from Tampa Bay, Clearwater offers 35 miles of award-winning, spectacular white-sandy beaches that will satisfy anyone with a pair of flip-flops and a desire to turn relaxation into an art form. Find out more.

Tampa Bay 

Tampa Bay offers major theme parks, exciting nightlife, engaging museums, glorious golf and so much more. Soak up the wall-to-wall sunshine and hit the bay where you can spot the Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. Find out more.

Fort Myers

Known as Florida's unspoiled island sanctuary, this subtropical paradise is a favourite holiday spot for many. In addition to the beautiful natural environment, active travellers can take advantage of golf, tennis and water sports. Find out more.

Miami

Great year-round sunshine weather, top-ranked beaches and the sparkling waters of Biscayne Bay are the backdrops of the vibrant cosmpolitan metropolis that is Miami. Immerse yourself in the vibrant arts and cultural landscape, renowned nightlife scene and world-class dining and entertainment.  Find out more.


Fort Lauderdale

Great year-round sunshine weather, top-ranked beaches and the sparkling waters of Biscayne Bay are the backdrops of the vibrant cosmpolitan metropolis that is Miami. Immerse yourself in the vibrant arts and cultural landscape, renowned nightlife scene and world-class dining and entertainment.  Find out more.

CALIFORNIA 

More than 70 miles of beaches and picturesque bays tempt visitors to return to sun drenched Southern California. You can look forward to glorious white sandy beaches but also California offers incredible wildife on the coast including migrating Gray, Blue and Humpback whales which can be seen at different times of the year off California's bountiful coastline.

Laguna Beach 

Home to delectable mansions and a strong surfing culture, Laguna Beach is a California gem. Walk through the rolling hills to ocean views at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, or you could rent paddleboards to enjoy the 7 miles of stunning coastline.  Find out more.

Long Beach 

Spend time exploring LA County's second largest town, including the picturesque waterfront. Located only 20 miles from Downtown LA, Long Beach is a hidden gem with highlights including the Aquarium of the Pacific.

Venice Beach 

Home to the artistic and creative, Venice Beach has a bohemian feel and offers a vibrant atmosphere combined with a beautiful beach. A popular spot with celebrities, keep an eye out for an A-lister on the Venice Beach Boardwalk.

Santa Barbara 

The perfect location to explore the wineries surrounding Los Angeles and soak up the miles of glorious beaches. You could also partake in shopping at one of the many designer boutiques which populate the area.

Huntington Beach 

Known as 'Surf City USA', Huntingdon Beach is the place to learn to surf. This casual beach town is perfect for sunsets and low-key shopping. Be sure to experience making S'Mores, a California sweet treat around your fire pit on the beach.

Newport Beach 

Set around a stunning harbour, visitors and residents alike take to the waters of Newport Beach. Rent a Duffy Boat allowing for exploration or take the ferry across to quaint Balboa Island to sample a Newport Beach delicacy, a chocolate-covered frozen banana. Find out more.

THE DEEP SOUTH 

The Deep South offers some of America's best kept secrets when it comes to beautiful beaches. The state of South Carolina is home to nearly 200 miles of beaches and coastal attractions which offer range from the affordable flashiness of Myrtle Beach to the historic Charelston.

Charleston 

With it's coastal setting combined with cobble streets, Charleston offers a truly unique beach holiday. Take a horse drawn carriage ride around the streets, the perfect way to experience the city.

HAWAII 

Aloha - and welcome to paradise on Earth. The islands of Hawaii are blessed with so much natural beauty that only seeing is believing. Think South Pacific meets Pirates of the Caribbean, and you might get somewhere close to the kind of lush landscapes, superb beaches, towering peaks and astonishing coastal panoramas that make up this supremely stunning destination. Not to mention the volcanoes.

Oahu 

In some parts of Oahu you'd hardly bat an eyelid if you spotted the long neck of a brontosaurus arching through the tree canopy. This island does timeless landscapes like nowhere else and it's no surprise that both Jurassic Park and the hit TV series Lost were filmed here. Yet Oahu also does fantastic beaches and modern-day glamour, with Honolulu and Waikiki serving up top-class restaurants, shopping and night-life. Having the best of both worlds is what holidays to Oahu are all about. Find out more.

Maui 

The locals here insist Maui no ka oi - 'Maui is the best'. And once you've spent time on Hawaii's gorgeous second-largest island, we think you'll agree. Known fondly as the 'Valley Isle', this is a place of staggering natural beauty, blessed with towering volcanoes, cascading waterfalls, lush rainforests and superb beaches - all surrounded by the warm cobalt waters of the Pacific Ocean. One other thing the locals forgot to mention is that they'll give you the warmest of welcomes, too.

Big Island

Hawaii's Big Island is certainly big on beauty. From bubbling volcanoes and towering peaks, to lush tropical forests and eerily green sand, this is a place brimful of wonders. Which other island on the planet can boast 11 of Earth's 13 climate zones? Mother Nature puts on a spectacular show in this particular corner of the Pacific Ocean and you'll see sights on a Big Island vacation that you'll never forget.

Kauai

Known as 'The Garden Isle', Kauai's emerald green landscape is a riot of verdant valleys, plunging waterfalls and lush tropical vegetation. But that only tells half the story for this picture-postcard island. Elsewhere stunning gorges and stupendous coastal cliffs provide for some jaw-dropping scenery - and the sun shines warmly on mile upon mile of gorgeous sandy beaches.  Find out more.
 

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