Why These 8 U.S. Beach Towns Are Better in Fall Than Summer
An article from Quartz showcases eight coastal towns in the U.S. that are more appealing in the fall compared to summer: Cape May, NJ; Newport Beach, CA; La Jolla, CA; Melbourne, FL; Amelia Island, FL; Key West, FL; Nantucket, MA; and Rehoboth Beach, DE. Advantages include warm waters for swimming, migratory bird sightings, and various culinary festivals. Visitors to Cape May can enjoy its promenade and Victorian-style buildings, while Newport Beach boasts consistent sunshine. La Jolla Cove sees water temperatures rise to the low 70s. Melbourne hosts food and wine events, and Amelia Island offers uncrowded beaches. Key West experiences fewer tourists and lower prices, Nantucket features seasonal food happenings, and Rehoboth Beach provides tax-free shopping in October.
Key facts
- The article lists eight U.S. beach towns that are better in fall than summer.
- Cape May, New Jersey, offers Victorian architecture and birdwatching in fall.
- Newport Beach, California, has over eight miles of sunny coastline and is an hour from LAX.
- La Jolla Cove's water peaks in the low 70s in early September, and snorkelers can see garibaldi, leopard sharks, and sea lions.
- Melbourne, Florida, keeps water temperatures in the mid-70s to mid-80s and hosts food and wine festivals.
- Amelia Island, Florida, benefits from lower humidity and empty beaches, but hurricane season lasts through November.
- Key West's fall season is the lowest-crowd and lowest-price window.
- Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, is more affordable in October and has tax-free shopping.
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Artists
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- Ariel Blanco
- Sukhee Lee
- Sam Keefe
- Adedoyin Adesanya
- Hari Krishna Mulam
- David Kanigan
- Bob Bowie
Institutions
- AARP
- Madison's Bakery
- Cape May Brewing
Locations
- Cape May
- New Jersey
- Newport Beach
- California
- La Jolla
- Melbourne
- Florida
- Amelia Island
- Key West
- Nantucket
- Massachusetts
- Rehoboth Beach
- Delaware
- Jersey Shore
- Los Angeles International Airport
- Orlando
- Jacksonville
- Georgia
- Sea Island chain
- Atlantic coast
- East Coast
- Mid-Atlantic
- Washington, DC
- United States
Sources
- Quartz —