Luckily, us city slickers do not have to suffer through the sweat with a dozen plus beaches at our disposal. For our list of the best beaches near Philadelphia, keep reading!

Brigantine

The first stop on our list is Brigantine Beach. Just a little over an hour beyond Center City, Brigantine is the closest beach to Philadelphia. Small in size, this beach is the best spot for a fast outing from Philly.

When you're not taking in the sun and saltwater, pop over to the Brigantine Historical Museum for a look into the past or grab some regional produce from the Brigantine Farmers Market.

Margate

Another neighboring spot, Margate is best understood for Lucy the Elephant, a six-story elephant-shaped monument, constructed of wood and tin sheeting and the earliest surviving roadside tourist attraction in America.

Margate City is just one hour and ten minutes from Philly making it a no-brainer to check out on the most popular days of the summertime. From Congo Falls experience golf to surf camps, there's lots of excellent things to do in Margate. Include complimentary street parking and a great beach and you have all the makings of a fantastic family destination. Grab a table at Steve & Cookie's By the Bay prior to you go out!

Sea Isle City

A Philly favorite, Sea Isle City is a little beach town right beside Ocean City. Accentuated by a beachfront promenade, packed with shops and cafés, the beach is not the only destination in this quaint beach town. However, if water sports destinations are your thing, the location has actually designated beaches for kayaking, kiteboarding, rafting, and surf fishing.

After a long day of surf and sun, take pleasure in a quick piece from Uncle Oogies or a seafood banquet from Mike's Seafood and Dock Dining Establishment. If you're wanting to keep the enjoyable going all night, the bar and club scene is not too worn-out either!

Ocean City, New Jersey

The ideal destination for a family getaway, Ocean City New Jersey boasts a range of theme park, a boardwalk, and mini golf courses. Focus on its family-friendly nature, Ocean City is a dry town, suggesting no alcohol of any kind offered within its borders.

That being said, there are lots of activities in OCNJ to inhabit your time consisting of Gillian's Wonderland Pier and Absolutely Tubular Aqua Park Start your day of rest and Augie's Omelette and Waffle and ride the flights or take it easy and relax on the beach. Or hit the beach like Costs and Sue in that well-known Beach Boys tune on your NJ playlist.

Elk Neck State Park.

A lesser recognized and more remote beach, Elk Neck State Park is a recreation location located between the Elk River and the Chesapeake Bay. This state park is consisted of not just beaches, but marshlands and woody bluffs. Dating from 1833, Turkey Point Lighthouse is the crown jewel of the peninsula, providing views of Chesapeake Bay, and Northeast and Elk rivers.

While this state park does not consist of standard lodging, it offers more than 250 campsites, in addition to some cabins.

Avalon

One of the more high end beaches of the Jersey Coast, Avalon's beaches are incredibly tidy, jutting out into the ocean a mile farther than any of the other Jersey beach towns. Generally residential, the town is overflowing with yoga studios and shops. Check out our related short article: Things to Do in Avalon.

Aiming to capture your lunch? Have a look at the Miss Avalon Fishing charter for full day and half excursion. If that's too much work, get a donut from Kohler's Pastry shop or a turkey club wrap from Avalon Brew Pub.