Looking for a beach vacation close to home? From Florida to Hawaii, Tripadvisor data reveals America’s favorite beaches. Here’s some top spots for beach vacations in the U.S.—no passport required.

Warm, tranquil, sun-splashed beaches? Yes, please. Tripadvisor’s annual compilation of the world’s very best stretches of shoreline, released Tuesday, offers a head start on picking a great beach to ...

General view from the air, Pawley’s Island, S. C. [ca. 1930–1945]. Pub. by Coastal Wholesale Co., Myrtle Beach, S. C. Courtesy of Digital Commonwealth, Massachusetts Collections Online. Tichnor ...