The roar of the ocean, salty air and warm sand are a few reasons Mark Dileo, lifeguard captain for the Surf City Beach Patrol, enjoys the beach. But his favorite times at the shore are when he builds ...

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When my kids were young, they enjoyed building forts from driftwood and other beach treasures. The beach is a great place to ...

Year after year, Clearwater Beach is named one of the best beaches in the world. With white sand, gorgeous sunshine, you can't beat having it right in our own backyard. The Little Toot is a prime ...

South of Los Angeles, the city of Long Beach offers kids a wide variety of fun activities that are sure to excite your little one. From hitting the beach to strolling through nature trails, to an ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — We're smack-dab in the middle of summer here in Michigan, and there's never a shortage of fun things to do. But--how do you keep the little ones occupied while creating exciting ...

Lyssa Goldberg is a Miami-based food & travel expert who writes about Florida travel, cruising, and restaurants. With a nickname like the "Art Deco Playground," it's no wonder so many people flock to ...

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The Beach Boys is one of the most successful bands of all time. Mike Love, cofounder and coauthor of more than a dozen of their hit singles along with his cousin Brian Wilson, brings the “Endless ...