The 10 Most Affordable Beach Towns in the US

Travelers looking for an affordable beach vacation in 2025 might be surprised at where to look. A new report from Beach.com — a global database for beach vacation planning — analyzed millions of data points, from flight records and vacation rental prices to walkability scores, to find the most budget-friendly beach towns across the U.S.

Here’s where to get the most bang for your buck with these cost-effective beach getaways.

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