When most people think about vacationing near the beach they think that it will cost them quite a bit of money. Fortunately, this is not always the case. There are some very affordable beach towns to stay at this summer.
Ambergris Caye, Belize
This beach town is actually an island in Central America. The streets are made of only sand and in order to get around, tourists and locals use golf carts. It’s one of the most relaxing places in all of Belize. It’s known for its affordability. There’s a variety of restaurants and hotels available that are of great value. Banana Beach Resort and the Royal Caribbean resort are budget beach front hotels that start around $90 per night. The 4 star rated Exotic Caye Beach resort starts at $105 per night.
Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Puerto Viejo in Costa Rica is a laidback little beach town. It’s known for its great food and its deserted beaches. Most things are within walking distance to the beach so there’s no need to rent a car or bike. Hotel rates are very inexpensive and most rooms run under $85 a night. Several other beach ares in Costa Rica are very affordable. If you want both beaches and volcanoes, consider a Costa Rica guided tour. Rates are as low as $125 per day including meals, sightseeing and hotels.
Destin, Florida
When someone hears the word “beach”, they often think of Florida. However, many beach towns in Florida can be pricey. One of the best kept beach towns is Destin. It’s a great place to take advantage of the fine sand and watersports. Visitors can stroll down the beach and catch a glimpse of the pelicans and maybe even find a sand dollar. There’s a lot of opportunities to go out for an adventure on one of the many fishing boats or enjoy some of the local music at one of the eateries. Some of the hotels have rooms for under $100 a night and include continental breakfast.
Huntington Beach, California
The song, “Surf City USA” was written about this beach town. Huntington Beach is a pretty casual place to kick back and enjoy lazy afternoons on the beach, ride the perfect wave and see some of the sites. It is home to the International Surfing Museum and Hall of Fame and the Huntington Beach Pier. There’s about 8 miles of beach here which means that vacationers won’t ever have to worry about finding a spot to place their beach chair. Hotels and restaurants are very affordable and there are also a lot of yearly events that are budget friendly, which include farmers markets and volleyball competitions.
St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
Some accommodations can be pricey in St. John, but there still are a lot of great deals to be had if you don’t mind thinking outside of the box. For example, staying at an echo studio or campground are both great ways to save a little money and still be in paradise. The Coconut Beach club has nightly rates started at $131 per night. In addition to the beaches, visitors can explore one of the hiking trails or national parks.
Summer is just starting so you still have plenty of time to book a beach vacation. Even if you don’t have a lot of money, there’s still a lot of places that you can go. Just remember that an affordable vacation doesn’t mean that you have to miss out on a memorable experience.
