10 Best Boardwalks In The Us For Stunning Views And Fun Attractions

Measuring 28 feet wide and 3 miles long, the Virginia Beach Boardwalk offers many winning features, including a designated bike path and nightly live entertainment during the summers. Presiding over it all is a giant bronze statue of King Neptune at 31st Street — one of the most popular photo ops in town.

Stretching for 3 miles, the Ocean City Boardwalk in Ocean City, Maryland, is one of the East Coast's most iconic. Popular amongst cyclists and dog-walkers, the boardwalk also boasts street performers, carnival rides, arcade games, candy stores, and surf shops.

Ocean City's boardwalk spans 2.5 miles of pure family-friendly entertainment. From the nostalgic charm of Playland's Castaway Cove to the sweet scents wafting from Johnson's Popcorn and Kohr Brothers Frozen Custard, every block offers a new temptation. Morning bike rides, evening concerts at The Music Pier, and spectacular sunsets remind visitors why this alcohol-free boardwalk has been creating memories for generations.
There's no scene in Southern California quite like the one you'll find on Venice Beach. The eastern side of the 2-mile-long boardwalk is lined with shops selling everything from surfboards, boogie boards, wetsuits, bathing suits, sunscreen, and flip flops to jewelry and incense. The other side of the boardwalk runs right up to the sand.

The Atlantic City Boardwalk ranks among the most famous in the nation. Built in 1870, the boardwalk is lined with everything form high-end retailers to classic candy shops, casinos, and beach bars, all with ocean views.
Perched on the shores of Galveston Bay, Kemah Boardwalk is known first and foremost for its restaurant selection, with options like Saltgrass Steak House, Landry's Seafood House, and Bayside Grille. The 60-acre space also features carnival rides and midway games, including a 65-foot-tall Ferris wheel.

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, open since 1907, offers something for everyone. Visitors to this family-owned boardwalk can enjoy plenty of bars and restaurants, as well as rides, an enormous arcade, mini golf, laser tag, a walk-through haunted house, climbing wall, and bowling alley.
Throughout summer, the Carolina Beach Boardwalk is filled with visitors strolling through shops, restaurants, bars, and the seaside amusement park. Seasonal activities like live concerts and weekly fireworks in the summer, and a lights festival in December, add to the appeal of this East Coast boardwalk.

This New England gem combines classic boardwalk charm with modern amenities, anchored by its pristine half-mile beach and Olympic-size swimming pool. The spray park and triple waterslide keep kids entertained, while adults appreciate casual dining options overlooking Long Island Sound. Spot ospreys and herons along the nearby nature trail, play a round of mini golf, or line up for an old-school carousel ride.
Originally a 150-yard boardwalk at its inception in the 1890s, the boardwalk in Wildwoods, New Jersey, now stretches for 38 blocks and is packed with shops, restaurants, bars, water parks, and an amusement pier featuring over 100 attractions.
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Find the perfect beach bag to tote your summer essentials – Photo courtesy of Liudmila Chernetska / iStock Via Getty Images Plus
Packing for the beach can be daunting, but the right beach bag can make all the difference. Insulated or mesh, straw or canvas, tote bags for the beach come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Here are 15 under $50.
SRISE lightweight mesh beach bag
SRISE lightweight mesh tote – Photo courtesy of Amazon
This lightweight mesh tote by SRISE is perfect for hauling your pool or beach gear. It's large enough to hold several towels. Side pockets keep sunscreen, water bottles, and sunglasses organized. A zippered inner pocket protects valuables. Available in multiple colors.
Buy on Amazon: SRISE lightweight mesh beach bag
BAGSMART tote bag with cooler
BAGSMART beach bag with cooler – Photo courtesy of Amazon
The BAGSMART tote bag with cooler is sand-proof and has an ingenious separate cooler for a base. With side pockets for water bottles and sunscreen and multiple zippered pouches, the tote offers a clever solution for carrying drinks or snacks along with your beach gear.
Buy on Amazon: BAGSMART tote bag with cooler
Fasrom extra large beach bag with cooler
Fasrom extra large beach bag with cooler – Photo courtesy of Amazon
The Fasrom extra large beach bag with cooler offers a bit more room, plus wet-dry pockets. Made of water-resistant nylon, the beach bag has cushioned straps for comfort.
Buy on Amazon: Fasrom extra large beach bag with cooler
Odyseaco canvas beach bag
Odyseaco beach bag – Photo courtesy of Amazon
This cute beach bag comes in nine colors and has rope handles that lend a nautical touch. Two outer pockets can hold water bottles and small essentials, while the zippered inner pouch protects valuables.
Buy on Amazon: Odyseaco canvas beach bag
Kabaqoo mesh beach bag with 9 pockets
Kabaqoo mesh beach bag with 9 pockets – Photo courtesy of Amazon
Eight exterior pockets will keep things organized and easily accessible in this Kabaqoo beach tote bag. Keep things out of sight (and sand) in an interior zippered pocket. Carry 4-6 towels, scuba gear, beach toys, you name it! Withstands up to 160 pounds. Several fun patterns available.
Buy on Amazon: Kabaqoo mesh beach tote with 9 pockets
Rubber beach tote bag by Velvet Wing
Velvet Wing rubber beach tote bag – Photo courtesy of Amazon
Tossing wet swimsuits and beach gear straight into the bag is no problem when you carry this large waterproof rubber tote bag. The bag's holes provide ventilation, while the structured shape ensures it stands upright when set in the sand.
Buy on Amazon: Rubber beach tote by Velvet Wing
ETidy foldable beach bag
ETidy foldable beach bag – Photo courtesy of Amazon
Fold this ETidy tote into a matching small bag for easy packing. Small bag can double as a purse. It's made of lightweight, waterproof polyester fiber and available in many colors and patterns.
Buy on Amazon: ETidy foldable beach bag
Fit and Fresh large beach bag
Fit and Fresh large beach bag – Photo courtesy of Amazon
This enormous beach tote is big enough to use as a weekender, then transition to a beach tote roomy enough to carry gear for the whole family. The zippered top keeps everything contained. This waterproof canvas beach bag comes in variety of stylish color combinations.
Buy on Amazon: Fit and Fresh large beach bag
Eocu Sun drawstring beach bag
Eocu Sun drawstring beach bag – Photo courtesy of Amazon
The Eocu Sun beach bag is a lightweight drawstring tote ideal for carrying your family’s beach toys, towels, or water sports equipment. With a weight resistance of up to 66 pounds, it's tough enough to haul sports equipment.
Buy on Amazon: Eocu Sun drawstring beach bag
TYR Big Mesh Mummy backpack
TYR Big Mesh Mummy backpack – Photo courtesy of Amazon
A lightweight TYR Big Mesh Mummy backpack is the perfect solution for carrying wet swimsuits and towels, and the easy drawstring closure makes it a cinch to throw in your gear and go. An outside pocket and separate zippered pocket help organize drinks and small items.
Buy on Amazon: TYR Big Mesh Mummy backpack
Herald straw beach bag for women
Herald straw beach bag for women – Photo courtesy of Amazon
When you want to combine fashion with function, a stylish straw beach bag for women is the answer. Roomy enough for vacation essentials, but practical enough to use day to day, this straw tote is handmade of natural rope, has inner pockets, and comes in a few different designs.
Buy on Amazon: Herald straw beach bag for women
LHZK standing tote bag
LHZK standing tote bag – Photo courtesy of Amazon
This workhorse of a standing tote bag can haul beach, pool, or sports equipment for the entire family. Made of lightweight polyester with a structured shape, it’s a multiuse bag you can use all year-round.
Buy on Amazon: LHZK standing tote bag
hatisan crochet beach bag
hatisan crochet beach bag – Photo courtesy of Amazon
This crochet beach bag can double as a fashionable tote while shopping at the market or spending a day in the city. The lightweight bag is made of woven polyester and easy to pack.
Buy on Amazon: hatisan crochet beach bag
Lands' End canvas tote bag
Lands' End canvas tote bag – Photo courtesy of Amazon
With a classic silhouette made from 100% cotton canvas, this Land's End canvas bag is a preppy choice for any summer outing. Its sturdy construction (it can hold up to 500 pounds), water-resistant base, and practical open top make it easy to throw in your beach gear.
Buy on Amazon: Lands' End canvas tote bag
QOGIR neoprene tote bag
QOGIR neoprene tote bag – Photo courtesy of Amazon
This multipurpose neoprene tote bag by QOGIR can go from the office to the beach with its neutral style. Choose from multiple color combinations and two sizes.
Buy on Amazon: QOGIR neoprene tote bag
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