FAQ & Help Center

General Questions

What BeachEverywhere is, how it works, and who it’s for.

BeachEverywhere is a beach discovery and trip-planning platform. We help you find the right beach for your next getaway—whether you care most about clear water, soft sand, easy parking, family-friendly vibes, or budget-friendly destinations. Each listing includes practical info, photos, things to do, nearby stays, and more.

Right now, our main focus is on U.S. beaches and a few nearby destinations like the U.S. Virgin Islands. Our long-term roadmap includes more of the Caribbean and other global beach destinations. As we expand, you’ll see new regions and filters added to the site.

No. Browsing beaches, reading guides, and using our search tools is completely free for travelers. Some links to stays, tours, or activities may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you book—but it never costs you extra.

We may earn revenue through:

Affiliate partnerships with booking platforms (stays, flights, tours, and activities)
Occasional sponsored content or premium listings from tourism partners
Display advertising on some pages

We always aim to keep our recommendations useful, transparent, and people-first.

Using BeachEverywhere

Search, filters, favorites, and planning your trip.

Use the main navigation to browse by state or region, or use the search bar to type the name of a city, state, or beach. Many listing pages also include “Nearby beaches” to help you explore other options in the same area.

Yes—on many pages you’ll see filters for things like:

Family-friendly beaches
Boardwalk / lively atmosphere
Secluded or quiet beaches
Dog-friendly rules (where available)
Amenities like restrooms, parking, lifeguards, and more

We’re always adding more tags and filters as we expand our data.

We’re working on a more advanced “saved beaches” feature. For now, the easiest options are:

Bookmarking beach pages in your browser
Saving links in your notes or trip planner app

If you’d love a “favorites” feature, let us know via our contact form—it helps us prioritize new tools.

On many beach listings you’ll see a “Where to Stay” section with curated suggestions plus a link to browse more hotels, vacation rentals, or stays nearby. You can also use our dedicated Stays & Flights page to search for accommodation and travel deals.

Beach Listings & Accuracy

How we choose beaches, where the info comes from, and how often it’s updated.

We combine:

Official tourism and park websites
Local government and state park resources
Maps and satellite imagery
Traveler feedback and on-the-ground research where possible

We always try to cross-check key details like access, parking, hours, and rules.

We review high-traffic and popular beach pages regularly, and we also update listings as we receive new information from official sources or from travelers who report changes. Some details—like parking fees or seasonal rules—can change quickly, so always double-check locally before you go.

Please let us know! Use the contact form on our Contact page or mention the beach name, location, and what needs to be corrected. We’ll review your note, verify it, and update the listing as needed.

No. We provide general guidance and information for planning, but real-time conditions (like flags, tides, closures, water quality, or weather) can change quickly. Always follow local signage, lifeguard instructions, and official alerts when you arrive at the beach.

Contributing & Corrections

How to suggest a new beach, share tips, or help us improve the guide.

If we’re missing a beach that should be listed, you can:

Use our “Add a Beach” form (where available on the site), or
Contact us via the Contact page with the beach name, location, and any helpful links.

We’ll review your suggestion and add it if it fits our coverage and quality guidelines.

We love local insight. If you have high-quality photos or genuinely helpful tips (parking hacks, quieter entrances, seasonal advice, accessibility info), reach out via the contact form and tell us which beach you’re writing about. Over time we may open up more structured ways to submit content.

Yes, we’re open to relevant partnerships that genuinely help travelers discover great beaches, stays, and experiences. Please contact us with details about your destination, business, or campaign goals and we’ll get back to you with options.

Technical Help & Account

If something isn’t loading, looks broken, or you’re having account issues.

First, try:

Refreshing the page
Clearing your browser cache
Checking your internet connection
Trying another browser or device

If the problem continues, please take a screenshot and contact us with your device, browser, and the page URL, so we can investigate.

Some parts of BeachEverywhere use third-party tools and booking partners. Availability, prices, images, and offers can change frequently based on dates, demand, and provider updates. We don’t control those details directly, but we always aim to point you to trusted partners.

You can browse most of the site without an account. In the future, we may offer optional accounts for saved beaches, trip plans, or contributor tools. If/when that launches, we’ll clearly explain what’s included and how your data is handled.

We only use your information to respond to your message or send you updates you’ve asked for. You can read the details in our Privacy Policy. You can also ask us to remove your information at any time.