It’s no secret that the ocean holds healing powers. Even when the weather dips down below a beach day, walking on the sand and listening to the gentle crashes offers calming clarity. Waves are a transfer of energy, not water, and have the potential to travel across an entire ocean. Enjoy our top Beaches for the Waves, whether you’re looking for a peaceful swim with the family or searching for the perfect wave.

Mayflower Beach Dennis, ma, Cape Cod

1. Calm Waves – Mayflower Beach, Dennis, Cape Cod

For those seeking a float, or with little ones in tow, bayside beaches offer the most serene waves. Mayflower Beach in Cape Cod is a wide expanse of soft, quartzy sand perfect for any beach day. The waves are not surfable here, but large enough to keep the kids entertained! As you walk the shoreline, you can see in the distance from the tip of P-Town to the shores of Plymouth, MA.

Facing the East, this beach is perfect for a sunrise stroll. During summer, it’s best to get there early – the parking lot fills up quickly! Mayflower also dramatically changes size during the tides. What might seem like a crowded beach during high tide will become a large playground of tide pools and sand once the tide goes out. Families can go from hoping over small little waves to searching for crabs and other sea creatures.

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2. Midi Waves – Corolla, Outer Banks, North Carolina

The beginner surfer, adventurous swimmer, and thrill-seeking body surfers will have plenty of waves to play within the Outer Banks. The barrier island that is the Outer Banks hosts miles of wavy beaches, with Corolla being a popular destination. This beach community is set up with hundreds of mini-mansions families will rent out for the week with the only item on the agenda being “beach”. There are local surf lessons for younger kids daily, and large expanses of sand that make any part of the beach feel like your own private oasis.

Plus, in Corolla, you’ll find more than crabs hiding in the sand! Corolla has wild horses roaming the beach eating the sweet grass. There are several tours that take you out to the best spots to find these beautiful horses. If you get lucky, you might even see one cooling off in the waves! If you need a break from the gentle spin-cycle of the ocean, Currituck Light House is just over on the bayside of the island and hosts 360 views of the Outer Banks.

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Hang 10 Waves - Rincon Parkway, Carpenteria, California

3. Hang 10 Waves – Rincon Parkway, Carpenteria, California

The best surfing on the mainland is undeniably along the West Coast. Rincon Parkway Beach is located along the Pacific Coast Highway and has been dubbed “The Queen of the Coast” by the surfing community. The Pacific Ocean isn’t friendly to those looking for a leisurely swim. Even in the summer, water temperatures only get up to 60 degrees. However, if you’re looking to don a wet suit and Hang 10 – Rincon Parkway Beach is the one for you.

Even if you don’t want to brave the waters, the Sunset Coast is known for its romantic Sunsets perfect for Beach strolls. If you’re traveling along the 101 and see a crowd at this spot – pullover! Likely there is a seasoned pro-surfer catching an amazing wave. Plus – just over the mountainside are world-class wineries, so you can unwind after the waves take you for a spin!

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