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Find a Beach Getaway In Every State
You don't have to live near an ocean to enjoy the beach. While not every state in the US has a coastline, every state does have a public lake or reservoir where you can swim, paddle a kayak, pitch a tent, play beach volleyball or just soak up some sun.
We've rounded up some of the best state beaches in the country. Some have sugary-white sand; others are rocky or pebbled. All of them are don't-miss destinations.
Shown here: Longboat Key, a 12-mile strip of land between the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay.