No summer is complete without at least one beach trip. And great news: Reaching the sand and shore is easy from DC, whether you want to stroll along boardwalks, bar hop, hike, or catch some rays. Some are in state parks, while others are in waterside towns offering live entertainment, museums, and shopping when you’ve wrapped up your time on the shore. Here are eight beaches within one to three hours of DC located across Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and New Jersey.

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