Family Travel Deals for Beaches across the U.S.

Family travel deals for summer beach excursions can be hard to find, but as the saying goes, the early bird gets the worm. Here are 10 best budget beaches all around the U.S. (and slightly outside of) from AOL Travel that have some great family travel deals.

1. Sugar Beach, Kihei, Maui (The Aston Maui Lu)

Starting on the western side of the U.S., this quiet relaxing beach is down the shore from the busier beaches of Maui. This allows for a quick escape from the serene if you’re into a more upbeat vacation, but also allows for quiet days to play in the sand without being crowds. The Aston Maui Lu resort is under renovations now, but has plenty of family activities involving tennis and walking trails and is a steal coming in at $125 a night. Don’t forget to ask for the Summer Rates special!

2. St. Pete Beach, Florida (The Alden Beach Resort & Suites)

Whereas a lot of family travel deals only occur during the winter, the Alden Beach Resort & Suites have summer-long rates starting at just $119 a night. The resort is right on the beach and has a free barbeque deck along with basketball, tennis and volleyball courts.

3. Huntington Beach, California (Shorebreak Hotel)

This getaway is not only kid friendly, but dog friendly as well. Surf City, USA is also home to Dog Beach. This area is very low key, as any good surf culture is. The Shorebreak Hotel is new, very modern, oceanfront and a steal at $139 per night (depending on the time of year you go).

4. South Padre Island, Texas (Casa de Siesta)

When one thinks of beach trips, Texas doesn’t usually come to mind, but the state is surrounded on most sides by water! Once the hordes of spring breakers leave, this place is perfect for families. It has water sports, horseback riding and even the Schlitterbahn Beach Water Park all nearby. The Casa de Siesta only has 12 rooms, so book them early! The rooms start at just $99 and have the beach only a half block away

5. Seven-Mile Beach, Negril, Jamaica (Kuyuba)

Seven-Mile Beach is the longest stretch of beach in Jamaica. A lighthouse guides you down the shore to many hotel options. Kuyuba offers rustic cottages for only $70 a night in the winter. A room with a kitchenette is only $7 more.

6. Puerto Viejo, Coast Rica (Beijaflor Resort)

Boasting one of the best family travel deals on this list, the Beijaflor Resort gives you a deluxe room with an open-sky shower and hammock for only $90 a night. Between the rainforests and beaches of this beautiful tourist filled country along with the horseback riding and surf lessons offered by the hotel, the family is sure to never have a dull moment.

7. Junkanoo Beach, Nassau, Bahamas (Nassau Bahamas Hotel)

This family travel deal might be more appropriate for an adult outing, but families and kids are definitely welcome. The casino and $131 “Bed/Breakfast & Dinner Package” for 2 seems to cater more to the adult vacationers, but the duty free shopping and pool/beach combo gives the whole family a reason to visit.

8. Isla Verde Beach, San Juan, Puerto Rico (Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort)

This resort area is the perfect getaway for adults and kids alike. The Courtyard offers a “weekend getaway” package for $189 that includes a Deluxe Ocean View Room, casino coupon, complimentary breakfast buffet, and welcome rum drinks for 2 adults. The area is close to the city so kids can enjoy the museums and street entertainment. The area is perfect for a place to get away and relax to.

9. Eagle Beach, Oranjestad, Aruba (Manchebo Beach Resort and Spa)

This resort is one of the best family travel deals in the country! Newly renovated with 32” LCD flat screens, fridges, AC, a library, fresh water pool and the enticements of 81 degree beach weather comes at the small price of $169 a night!

10. North Playa del Carmen Beach, Playa del Carmen, Mexico (the Blue Parrot)

Although a passport is needed for this excursion, this family travel deal is sure to excite. The second largest coral reef is right offshore from this $110 a night resort. The kids can enjoy snorkeling and scuba diving or play in the sand. At night, the resort puts on a Fire Show which includes flame-throwing acrobatics performers.

Source: AOL Travel