- Where to go to sunbathe?
- Weather features of a beach holiday in the USA
- In the pacific
- Let's go to Disneyland!
- Worlds of San Diego
- Santa Barbara continues
It would seem that the idea of going on a beach vacation in the USA is not the most ideal one: you have to get a visa - one time, the ticket is not cheap - two, the flight lasts long hours - three! But even this does not stop Russian tourists storming the embassy's thresholds and then eagerly peering into the windows of planes in the sky over the Atlantic.
Where to go to sunbathe?
The vast territory of the United States is located in several climatic zones, and therefore there are resorts where beach holidays are real at any time of the year:
- The blessed state of Florida and the beaches of Miami are the most coveted addresses for those who dream of a warm sea in the middle of winter.
- It is eternal summer in Hawaii, and the traveler who has not spared time on a long flight will be rewarded with exotic impressions from visiting some of the most amazing islands on the planet.
- In California, a beach vacation in the United States turns into a special adventure, in which there is a place for the bright sun, and big waves, and profitable shopping, and even the lifeguards of Malibu. Yes, by the same token, who became the heroes of their favorite television series.
Free sunbathing on the beaches in the United States is possible only at the hotel and in municipal territories. In order to use the private beach, you will have to pay an entrance fee. The recreation areas are equipped with paid parking lots where you can leave your car. Most often there are changing rooms and toilets on their territory.
Weather features of a beach holiday in the USA
In popular Florida, even in winter, it is possible to relax on the beaches: in the southern part of the state and in January, the thermometers do not drop below + 20 ° C. In summer, it can be too hot, up to + 38 ° С, and therefore the best season on the beaches of Miami is spring and autumn. In July, the state begins the rainy season, which usually falls in the afternoon.
In the reviews of tourists about Hawaii, the mild climate certainly appears. The fiftieth state is ready to receive guests all year round, and even during the tropical cyclones from May to November, the number of travelers descending on plane ramps to Honolulu does not decrease. In summer, thermometers on the southern islands often reach + 35 ° С, and in winter, even on the northern islands, they do not drop below + 22 ° С.
The climate of California is called Mediterranean, where it often rains in winter, and summers are usually hot and dry. The proximity of ocean currents reduces the difference in seasonal temperatures at beach resorts, and therefore it is quite possible to sunbathe here in January. The mildest climate in San Diego, where the water is warmer than other parts of the California coast.
In the pacific
The Hawaiian Islands are a favorite vacation spot for Americans from the West Coast and Central States. It is most convenient for a Russian traveler to get here by domestic flights from Los Angeles to Honolulu. Travel time will be about five hours. It will take twice as long to fly from the east coast of the United States.
The natural diversity of Hawaiian resorts is one of the reasons for the popularity of the archipelago among tourists. Moreover, not only nature and tourist infrastructure are different, but even the sand on the beaches. Hawaii has a choice of both pure white and black volcanic.
The prices for hotels on the islands of the archipelago will seem rather high to the Russian tourist, but staying in a hotel in the United States is expensive by definition and regardless of the city or state.
One of the favorite entertainment on the islands is surfing, which is included here even in the school curriculum. The main spots to catch a good wave are Kahaluu Beach in Hawaii, Poipu Beach in Kauai and Waikiki Beach in Oahu. At the service of beginners - professional instructors, offering lessons in the safe taming of the ocean wave.
The island of Maui in the archipelago is the diving Mecca. The coral reefs of Maui are a good reason to take diving courses at local diving centers and get certified.
For those interested in where it is better to relax for young people, the old-timers of Hawaii recommend the Waikiki Beach resort near Honolulu.
Let's go to Disneyland
Going on a beach vacation in the USA with children, pay attention to Miami. The famous Disneyland and Sea World amusement parks are located close to the Orlando resort. Diving enthusiasts will love the tour of the underwater park on Key Largo Island, where the statue of the Savior is located at a depth of six meters.
Florida beaches stretch for tens of kilometers along the Atlantic and the most famous are West Palm Beach and Panama City Beach. All Florida resorts offer a varied infrastructure: hotels of various categories and equipped beaches, restaurants and beauty salons, water entertainment centers and sports complexes. Active tourists can practice their favorite sports or visit water amusement parks, while curious tourists can go on excursions to the Salvador Dali Museum or the Space Center. D. Kennedy.
Worlds of San Diego
This city in California is famous not only for its beaches, but also for entertainment for every taste:
- The Sea World theme park is home to thousands of ocean and coastal dwellers, from chinstrap penguins to tropical variegated fish. It hosts colorful shows with dolphins and killer whales as soloists.
- In Balboa City Park, there are fifteen museums, each of which is worthy of a whole essay. Theater-goers will be interested in visiting the performance of the local "Globe" - an exact copy of the theater in which Shakespeare began.
- Children of all ages will love Legoland around the resort. An amusement park with real knightly kingdoms and pirate schooners has been built in Carlsbad.
A stroll through the San Diego Zoo, recognized as one of the best in the Western Hemisphere, is a great way to spend time off the beach.
Santa Barbara continues
The events in the famous television series several decades ago took place on the Pacific Ocean in the city of Santa Barbara, California. Here even today, guests are offered the best beach holiday in the United States, which can be generously seasoned with educational excursions to museums - art, marine or natural history, tasting the best seafood dishes and walks in the Botanical Garden or Francesca Park, where unique collections of orchids are collected.
