On the Gulf Coast and near Gulf Shores, Orange Beach is a smaller beach town known for family-friendly activities, water sports and white sand.
Busiest month: June
Average daily rate during peak season: $377
Average daily rate during off-peak season: $216
14. Port St. Joe, Florida
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Located on the Gulf of Mexico, Port St. Joe offers the essential Florida beach vacation experience with water sports, lots of local dining, and an abundance of beaches.
Busiest month: July
Average daily rate during peak season: $364
Average daily rate during off-peak season: $231
13. Southampton, New York
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Southampton offers lavish beach homes and waterfront properties, along with art museums, vineyards, and, of course, beaches.
Busiest month: July
Average daily rate during peak season: $1,000
Average daily rate during off-peak season: $595
12. Big Sky, Montana
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This ski resort town between Yellowstone National Park and Bozeman, Montana offers many slopes and nature activities.
On the northern tip of Cape Cod, this beach town offers art galleries and restaurants in a distinctly New England setting.
Busiest month: August
Average daily rate during peak season: $364
Average daily rate during off-peak season: $187
10. East Hampton, New York
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Outside of New York City, miles down the road from Southampton, is this coastal town known for its buzzing social scene and status as a summer playground for the wealthy.
Busiest month: August
Average daily rate during peak season: $971
Average daily rate during off-peak season: $579
9. Sag Harbor, New York
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This Hamptons town with its yacht-friendly deepwater dock offers a small-town feel with its fair share of celebrities.
Busiest month: August
Average daily rate during peak season: $905
Average daily rate during off-peak season: $507
8. Avon, North Carolina
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Avon, North Carolina is a village located on Hatteras Island in the Outer Banks.
Busiest month: June
Average daily rate during peak season: $412
Average daily rate during off-peak season: $213
7. Ocean City, New Jersey
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Not to be confused with Ocean City, Maryland, this beach town offers piers, boardwalks, and many themed attractions.