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

“Enjoying the fresh sea breeze and splash of waves at the beach is a highlight of the summer for many Americans,” said John ...

The prettiest beach on the East Coast is on this list. From Cape May to Amelia Island, here's the hidden gems and hopping East Coast beach towns to know about.

Our list of the best beaches along the East Coast includes popular spots like Virginia Beach and Ocean City, as well as off-the-beaten-path spots like Jekyll Island's Driftwood Beach.

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.

For most of the 20 th century, Chesapeake Beach, Md., was known for its boardwalk, amusement park, and wide, sandy beaches, popular with daytrippers from Washington, D.C. “The bathing beach has ...

County Public Health officers test East Beach — and 15 other beaches in Santa Barbara County — every week all year. If they get readings that exceed thresholds established by the state legislature, ...

EAST HAMPTON — This may be hard to believe in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, but an annual list of the best beaches in the country has a New York beach ranked No. 1.