More than half of all East Coast beaches had potentially unsafe levels of fecal contamination at least once in 2024, ...

Hold your nose — and maybe hold off on that beach day. More than 60% of U.S. beaches tested in 2024 had at least one day ...

The East Coast, from the shores of Maine to the sands of Florida, delivers beach getaways for every kind of summer mood. You will see a variety of beaches and all earn their spot on this list for ...

Mid-Atlantic families love the relaxed boardwalk in the seaside town of Bethany Beach, which is located about 130 miles east of Washington, D.C., and less than 15 miles north of Ocean City, Maryland.

At 2:15 a.m. on Sunday, the NWS Wakefield VA issued an updated beach hazards statement valid between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. for ...

The 17 Best Beach Towns on the East Coast. A range of sand and surf that stretches from southern surf spots to New England hamlets. By Alex Erdekian and Jamie Spain. March 21, 2025.

Going to the beach this weekend? Here’s how Ernesto may affect the trip. Beachgoers and boaters along most of the East Coast should be aware of the risk of dangerous waves and rip currents.

If you’ve visited Cooper’s Beach in Southampton on the eastern end of Long Island and concluded it’s the best beach around, you’re right. Because according to Dr. Beach, it’s the No. 1 ...