This MA Beach Among 12 List Says Are Perfect For End-Of-Summer Family Fun

Families looking for a last-minute beach getaway before school starts should check out Nantucket Beach on Nantucket Island, among a dozen that Condé Nast Traveler said can’t be beat.

The destinations all offer family-friendly access to sand and water without the cost and complications of an overseas trip. They differ in setting, accommodations and pace, ranging from calm ocean beaches and full-service resorts to lakeside campgrounds and more luxurious coastal retreats.

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Nantucket is one of the wealthiest communities in Massachusetts and is only accessible by ferry or flight, as the island is located 30 miles off the coast of the state. However, the luxury location does have offerings for families and children.

The full list includes beaches in:

• Nantucket, Massachusetts
• Kiawah Island, South Carolina
• San Juan, Puerto Rico
• Cape May, New Jersey
• Lake Oconee, Georgia
• Tiverton, Rhode Island
• Outer Banks, North Carolina
• Gulf State Park, Alabama
• Oahu, Hawaii
• Southern Maine
• The Sonoma Coast, California
• Destin, Florida

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