This RI 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 Tiverton, 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.

Tiverton is best for families with older children, Condé Nast Traveler noted.

"If you’ve dreamed of owning a little beach bungalow on the New England coast, channel the experience by booking one of the waterfront Moore House cottages in Tiverton," Condé Nast Traveler said. "A family-run operation, the collection of homes have been lovingly (and expertly—they’re designers) restored, with chef’s kitchens and plenty of windows to take in the bay views."

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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