East Coast Beach Rec

[zarapipe]

Traveling from Asheville, NC

We would like something no more than 6 hours away

Doesn't have to necessary be a beach town, but close (20 min) from the beach.

Will be bringing our 3 year old DD we kids activities are a must

We've done Myrtle Beach and are looking for something less touristy.

[jwright]

Charleston! Beaches plus plantations, a great downtown, history, churches etc. Much different from Myrtle Beach. There are a couple of funpark type places and a waterslide but those are probably a 20 minute drive.

[ChiKate]

I lived in Virginia Beach for a bit and DH and I always talk about returning for a vacation sometime. I recommend it.

[zarapipe]

Jan 15, 2013 13:58:07 GMT -5 jwright said:

Charleston! Beaches plus plantations, a great downtown, history, churches etc. Much different from Myrtle Beach. There are a couple of funpark type places and a waterslide but those are probably a 20 minute drive.

Thanks! I am looking at Charleston now. Where would be a good place/area to stay that is in Charleston, but not too awfully far from the beach?

[orval]

Charleston is great also check out Hilton Head or The Outer Banks in NC. OBX might be a little farther than 6 hours though.

[Deleted]

I visited the Outer Banks last summer for the first time, and I thought the beaches were beautiful. We stayed in Duck, which is on the quieter end. According to google, it's about 7-8 hours from you, so a little longer than you were thinking.

We really enjoyed Savannah and Charleston as destinations, though we didn't actually go to the beach in either city, I've heard nice things about Hilton Head.

I'm not crazy about Virginia Beach (I live in central Virginia so that is my closest beach) but many people do love it.

[scorpio72]

For kids activities I'd recommend Kiawah Island SC outside of Charleston. Great family friendly resort (kids club and kids programs). 

Isle of Palm SC is also great but its more of a beach house area vs. resort. Not as many kids activities 

Amela Island plantation FL is also a fantastic family resort but it may be further than you want to go. 

[iluvmytxrgr]

Savannah/Tybee Island would be great for your family. There are plenty of child friendly activities. I'd recommend staying on the northern end of the island. It is a bit more quiet. I also recommend renting bikes and a bike trailer for your daughter while there. It is a very bike friendly town with paths all over the island.

[shorty20]

I also recommend Savannah/Tybee, it's great for both adults and kids.