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The best beaches within 300 miles

Your summer oasis doesn’t have to be as far away as you think.

By Eliza Berkon July 4, 2017 at 8:00 am

Cape May
Cape May / Photo courtesy of Patrick Moyer/Adobe Stock

Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis, Maryland (61 miles)

Lewes Beach, Lewes, Delaware (142 miles)

Rehoboth Beach, Delaware (145 miles)

Dewey Beach, Delaware (145 miles)

Bethany Beach
Photo courtesy of Jonbilous/Adobe Stock

Bethany Beach, Delaware (150 miles)

Ocean City
Photo courtesy of Christian Hinkle/Adobe Stock

Ocean City, Maryland (170 miles)

Chincoteague Island
Photo courtesy of Jayuan/Adobe Stock

Assateague and Chincoteague Islands (190 miles)

Virginia Beach
Photo courtesy of Tom McNemarva/Adobe Stock

Virginia Beach (202 miles)

Cape May, New Jersey (206 miles)

Atlantic City
Photo courtesy of Sean Pavone Photo/Adobe Stock

Atlantic City, New Jersey (210 miles)

Seaside Heights
Photo courtesy of Jin/Adobe Stock

Seaside Heights, New Jersey (229 miles)

Outer Banks
Photo courtesy of Sausey Photo/Adobe Stock

Outer Banks, North Carolina (300 miles)

(July 2017 Outdoor Fun Guide)

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