by The Backseat View
There’s something about the rhythm of the ocean that restores what everyday life drains away. The sound of waves rolling onto the shore, the warmth of the sun, and the endless horizon all create a quiet kind of healing called beach therapy. It’s the place where stress softens, thoughts slow down, and we reconnect with what truly matters.
Sometimes the best therapy is a long walk on the sand with the sound of waves beside you.”
Thanks for stopping by. Let’s open a guide and plan a trip to the beach! I’ll give you my favorite beaches in the south, then a few in the north, and CA.
Alabama
The Ultimate Guide to Alabama Beaches explores Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Dauphin Island, Fort Morgan, and Perdido Key.
Peaceful Beach Getaways
Florida
The Ultimate Florida Travel Guide: Hidden Gems & Bucket List stops shows you uncrowded beaches, a tea party with REAL Mermaids, the best Key Lime Pie in all of Florida, and elephant and tiger feedings.
30A
Discover the 16 Beach Towns of 30A, which has the best restaurants and activities. Budget Weekend Guide to 30A provides a few affordable lodging options for weekends.
Grayton Beach
Grayton Beach Guide for a low key, laid back uncrowded beach vacation.
Seaside
Discover the 10 Iconic Experiences to Seaside’s simple and beautiful life.
Cape San Blas & Mexico Beach- 2024 Hurricane…updating
Destin
The Best of Destin Travel Guide provides insight into the least crowded beaches, the best places to watch fireworks, shopping, and attractions.
Panama City
The Insiders Guide to Panama City shares the top 25 attractions, day trips, restaurants, and lodging options.
St. Augustine
Try the Nation’s Oldest City, St. Augustine, to escape crowded beaches. The Top 15 Attractions of St. Augustine Travel Guide explores the forts, pirate museums, beaches, and restaurants.
Quiet Beaches in the USA
South West Florida
Anna Maria
Anna Maria Island Travel Guide There are beach towns, and then there’s Anna Maria Island—the kind of place where you trade your heels for sandals, watch dolphins from the shoreline, and never feel rushed. What I love most is that it still feels like “Old Florida.” No towering hotels, no overwhelming crowds, just beautiful, uncrowded white sand beaches, local restaurants, and a slower pace of life.
Captiva
10 Unforgettable Reasons to Fall in Love with Captiva from the beaches, dolphins, manatees and fish it’s a nature lover’s paradise.
Manasota Key
Manasota Key Travel Guide to getting off the Beaten Path.
Naples
Naples is where elegant and expensive meet with sunshine and saltwater. Literally, every part of the city is beautiful, so let’s take a glimpse into the life of the ultra-wealthy in the Naples Travel Guide.
North Captiva
North Captiva: Where the Wild Things Roam. Brave the adventure of remote Old Florida in this North Captiva Travel Guide.
Sanibel
Shells and Shores: A Guide to Sanibel Island Magic explores the 7th Best Beach in the World and the Best shelling beach in the U.S. and it’s not crowded with affordable lodging.
Sarasota
Sarasota is Home to the Best Beach in America, Siesta Key, the Ringling Museums, and Spring baseball, and it made the National Geographic Best Places in the World List.
Venice
The Venice Travel Guide explores the Top 10 hidden gems of Venice. If you are searching for a beach town to move to, retire in, or snowbird in, you have found it!
Florida Keys
The Florida Keys Travel Guide explores the quirky, colorful, and tropical paradise known as The Keys. The clear blue water draws visitors from all walks of life to snorkel and fish. Between sunrise and sunset, the time is filled with adventure.
Georgia
Jekyll Island
Jekyll Island’s Top 9 Activities begin with visiting the Gilded Age Mansions and Driftwood Beach.
St. Simons
Unlock ten magical experiences on St. Simons Island. The town was built around ancient oaks dripping with moss, which gives the island an air of mystery and power. St. Simons remains uncrowded with a wide beach, culinary masterpiece meals, and miles of bike trails weaving through storybook cottages.
Tybee Island
Tybee Island Travel Guide for discovering a peaceful family beach vacation. If you are dreaming of uncrowded beaches, Tybee delivers.
Northern Beaches
Delaware
Discover Delaware: Beaches, History & Hidden Gems Delaware offers a blend of colonial heritage, peaceful beaches, and small-town charm. With scenic waterways, preserved historic districts, and a relaxed coastal rhythm, Delaware is an inviting destination for travelers seeking history, nature, and simplicity.
Michigan- Empire Beach
Michigan road trip to Caribbean-style beaches, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Mackinac Island, Pictured Rocks, and Wisconsin’s Sea Caves on the Apostle Islands. Empire Beach is one of my absolute favorite beaches in America.
Hawaii
Hawaii Travel Guide – Which Island is right for you? We will travel to the most iconic attractions, hidden gems, animal interactions, and unique Hawaiian experiences. Finally, I’ll compile all the information into a Hawaii itinerary that can range from seven to fourteen days, along with more island-specific tips.
