There’s something special about a beach town. It’s hard not to fall in love with places where the best feature is a natural wonder with a stunning view. Beach towns are places where tourists mingle with locals in appreciation of the water while balancing daily living with a healthy splash of spectacle as befitting a strong service industry.
And they are all different. Some are shiny jewels where even the individual grains of sand or the sparkles coming off the water feel deliberately placed. Others are diamonds in the rough that are made special by their uniqueness. The towns that embrace what makes them special are the ones that are most worth your time and attention.
Many are packed with events and things to do. Thankfully, there is more than one blog that offers fun things to do in and around the beach
Take in the spectacle
Beach towns are magnets for the spectacular. In a place like Atlantic City, you have the immersive gaming environment of the Borgata for example.
In a place like Panama City Beach in Florida, you might find yourself checking out the deeply weird oddities at Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum.
Many beach towns have large annual events such as concert festivals or other large events that can draw people by the thousands. They appeal because they blend together as many interests as possible into a heady mixture that’s hard to resist.
Appreciate the natural beauty
It’s hard to write about beach towns without taking a moment to appreciate the beaches themselves. Depending on the town, that appeal is different.
In Panama City Beach, for example, the warm gulf waters and dual sandbar structure, combined with sugary, white sandy beaches call for splashing about and enjoying the clear waters.
In Coney Island, packed beaches often provide a communal, historic cultural experience. In Atlantic City, the view might be better than the feel of the water for some. Gaming is also a big part of the cultural communal experience in Atlantic City as well.
But between the Borgata, Atlantic City shares the views and the calming sounds that echo in the memories of beachgoers all year long.
Tap into the simple joys
Every community has a different flavor. At Coney Island, be sure to try iconic Nathan’s hot dogs, ride a rollercoaster and maybe even take in a Brooklyn Cyclones baseball game.
In Atlantic City, walk the legendary boardwalk and then try your hand at the tables.
Carnival games, slot machines, comfort foods all tap into those deeply rooted, often neglected pleasure centers of the brain.
Match the place you visit with your interests. Do you want to feel glamorous? Do you want to try your luck at the tables? Do you want to visit a place where you might get dirt under your fingernails? With no shortage of beach towns, there is no shortage of options. Deciding which one to check out is part of the fun.
Indulge yourself and get the most out of your experience.
