What is it about Maine that lends itself so well to the tourism industry? There are so many scenic and charming places to visit in the state one of these is York Beach which is considered among the 25 best beaches in the US. But just like their visits to any beach community in the country, the paramount question in the minds of tourists is: where do I find a place to stay?

West Palm Beach was originally founded via a $45,000 real estate deal by railroad businessman Henry Flagler to serve as the residence of servants of wealthy families in nearby Palm Beach Island. These servants were at that time working for two hotels in Palm Beach Island. However, West Palm Beach has grown in influence over the years to become a major area for real estate development. The most famous of the real estate structures you may find in West Palm Beach is the Trump Plaza built by well-known, well-feared and aggressive real estate mogul Donald Trump.

As one of the top East Coast beaches in the United States, Virginia Beach has drawn its share of international visitors who want to enjoy the mild climate and clean sandy beaches that can be found here. Virginia Beach has been dubbed a resort city, and can be reached by flying to either Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport or Norfolk International Airport. If you reside in any nearby states, you can also easily take ground transportation to Virginia Beach for example, Washington, DC is just three and one-half hours away from Virginia Beach which makes a commute or drive an easy task. You can even look around while on the way so you can enjoy the scenery.

According to Money Magazine, Vero Beach in sunny Florida can be considered one of the leading beach towns in the country. Even the book named "Cities Ranked and Rated" calls Vero Beach one of the top emerging places in the US. Vero Beach is perceived as a high-end beach community that has quite a high cost of living standard, compared to the rest of Florida. For America’s Guide to Small Towns, Vero Beach can be said to be the best among small towns in the state, and presently #12 among small towns in the entire United States. Because of the artistic talents demonstrated by Vero Beach residents, the town of Vero Beach is deemed as one of the ten leading art towns of the US.

Venice Beach is a very famous part of Los Angeles, California which is renowned for its beaches. When it was founded by Abbot Kinney (a man who made his fortune in the tobacco industry) back in 1905, he named it after Venice, Italy because he intended Venice Beach to be a seaside resort town like that Italian city. Though Venice Beach experienced lows in its history even being dubbed the Slum by the Sea back in the 1950s because of neglect by Los Angeles authorities Venice Beach is now considered one of the most dynamic yet eclectic of places in Southern California.

Vanderbilt Beach in Naples, Florida is one of the 25 leading beaches in the US. It boasts of splendid shoreline views of the breathtaking sunset, soothing breezes from the Gulf, vast sandy beaches that simply beg for you to walk on them, and waves that gently lap at the shoreline and cool your feet. That being said, how do you manage to rent the appropriate vacation property in Vanderbilt Beach so that you can fully enjoy your stay in Vanderbilt Beach, Florida?

South Beach (also known as SoBo) has earned a reputation for being a popular spot for shooting films, television shows and commercials which audiences throughout the US recall and love mainly because of the people who appear in such media productions. Some well-known names in the showbiz industry such as Don Johnson, Sean Connery, Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston, Jamie Lee Curtis, and the formidable Arnold Schwarzenegger are all known to have appeared in movie productions that were shot in South Beach, Florida.

North Florida, where Seagrove Beach can be found, is often hit by terrible hurricanes which bring strong winds and plenty of rain which often wreak havoc on human populations. Fortunately for Seagrove Beach, it has plenty of sturdy and graceful oak, holly, hickory, magnolia, and pine trees that provide a natural windbreak to protect the Seagrove Beach community from the onslaught of the hurricanes. Hence, the beach which used to be known as Russ's Hammock was renamed Seagrove Beach after the grove of trees that provide such a tremendous benefit.

You may be wondering: what is the Santa Cruz Boardwalk and why is it so important to Santa Cruz Beach, California? The Santa Cruz Boardwalk is simply the oldest existing amusement park in the state, having been introduced in 1907. This means the Santa Cruz Boardwalk has been around for precisely 100 years how many amusement parks can claim to have been operating for an entire century? Off the top of your head, not many, right? It is also one of the only two oceanfront parks found along the US West Coast, with the other being the Santa Monica Pier. The Santa Cruz Boardwalk is presently a family-owned enterprise operated by the Santa Cruz Seaside Company. Other amusement parks such as Playland of Ocean Beach in San Francisco, and The Pike in Long Beach have all been shut down, but despite its age the Santa Cruz Boardwalk just keeps going and going.

The name of Rehoboth Beach sounds like a name of a prophet or king straight out of the Old Testament. Actually, Rehoboth Beach is considered a Dream Town for retirees (according to the AARP magazine, a publication devoted to the welfare of people aged 50 and above). Despite its very small land area (measuring just around one square mile), many couples of retirement age are flocking to Rehoboth Beach in Delaware to either buy an existing house for their retirement years or have one built from scratch. At present, 38% of the population are over the age of 65 while the median age stands at 57. Even surrounding communities near Rehoboth Beach in the same state are experiencing heightened demand for real estate from retirees as well. In fact, Delaware planners predict that there will be 75% more retirees who are 65 years old and above who will relocate to the region within the next 25 years.

Does the title sound ominous the term Godfather being used many times to refer to underground kingpins of crime? Don't be scared. The term Godfather of the Pier is used to refer to the late Tony Trutanich to whom the popularity of the Redondo Beach Pier is credited. Tony Trutanich lived from 1922 to 2007 in that span of time, he is believed to have contributed much to 55 years of the history of the pier.

Before Kennedy Jenks Engineers was able to conduct a much-needed expansion of the waste water treatment facilities of Pismo Beach in the 1980s, the Pismo Beach population size was significantly smaller than what it is right now. The waste water treatment facilities form a vital part of the infrastructure of Pismo Beach, so when it was expanded waves upon waves of migration into the area occurred which greatly increased the size of the Pismo Beach population.

Panama City Beach is recognized as a popular place to hold beach parties where you can mingle with your like-minded peers and then head for the water to enjoy water sports such as scuba diving or relax while waiting for fish to snatch up bait at the end of your fishing pole. College students who have been released from their studies for spring break make a beeline for Panama City Beach every year, intent on enjoying their days participating in water-based activities such as diving, snorkeling, kayaking, waterskiing, jetskiing, and parasailing. At night, Panama City Beach comes alive with music, dancing and basically all-out partying at well-loved nightspots.

Ormond Beach used to be the territory of the Timucuan Indians prior to the arrival of settlers sent by Spanish King Ferdinand VII. After the US Civil War came and went, Ormond Beach was where wealthy families headed when they wanted to escape the harshness of northern winters. Eventually, at the turn of the 20th century, the first automobile races were initiated at the beach due to its hard compact sand surface that lent itself well to car racing. The race would start at south Ormond Beach and end at nearby Daytona Beach. (Up to now, car races are permitted on Ormond Beach to some degree.) The beach which faces the Atlantic Ocean acquired its name of Ormond Beach only in 1949.

According to Travel.msn.com, Orient Beach (better known as Orient Beach State Park in New York) is one of ten best family beaches in the USA as of 2007. Orient Beach maintains frontage spanning 45,000 feet along Gardiner's Bay, and is also home to a unique maritime forest where you can find prickly-pear cactus, black-jack oak trees, and red cedar growing and thriving. There is another Orient Beach in the world, to be found in the Caribbean, and which is famous for its nude beaches where nudity seems to be the norm rather than the exception. Orient Beach State Park is different from that Orient Beach since it does not have a nudist population.

If you have never heard of Old Orchard Beach, then you ought to try investigating why this beach in the state of Maine has been a choice beach resort destination in the United States for more than 100 years. You might say that Old Orchard Beach is simply living up to its traditional reputation.

Before you jump into the waters at Newport Beach, take a look around. If you see any signs stating Beach Closed, then get out of the water and take a good bath with a reliable anti-bacterial soap. Your body may just have been contaminated by bacteria-laden waters.

Myrtle Beach is proud of its white-sand beaches which stretch for an extensive 60 miles from end to end. The clean and clear waters of Myrtle Beach are so inviting that you will find it hard to resist indulging in fun and thrilling water sports during your visit. As there are both freshwater and saltwater fishing spots in Myrtle Beach, you can test your skills as a freshwater and/or saltwater angler during your stay.

Miami Beach has had a great reputation for almost 100 years of being a quality beach resort city. The city of Miami Beach is different from the City of Miami, though people often refer to both simply as Miami (resulting in a degree of confusion for visitors unfamiliar with the difference.)

Ordinarily, a visit to Long Beach would be considered a trip to paradise. That is not the case this year because California is undergoing significant lack of rainfall which has prompted Long Beach officials to issue a clarion call to the Long Beach public to help save on water consumption. The Long Beach Board of Water Commissioners are asking the public to conserve water in three major ways: