Beaches on the East Coast Instructions ● Scroll through each slide to learn about beaches on the East Coast. ● Each slide will have facts about a different beach that you may have visited in the past or could be a place that you have not been before. ● There will be pictures and videos of each beach to help us take a virtual vacation and learn more about each location. ● Happy Travels! Kiawah Island ● Kiawah Island is a barrier island with a maritime forest that has a rich maritime habitat and 10 miles of beach. ● This island is located in South Carolina and is 26 miles south of Charleston. ● It is a private beach but there are hotels open to tourists who travel to the area. ● The island’s 10-mile stretch of beach ranks among the best in the world, earning numerous awards and honors including top 10 beaches in America. ● The island's beach and coastal waters are the natural habitat for many other marine and land animals, including Bottlenose Dolphins, Loggerhead Sea Turtles and more. Kiawah Island, South Carolina ● Link to video of beach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygVr8C7cENY Wrightsville Beach ● Wrightsville Beach is located in North Carolina, just east of Wilmington. ● Known for its crystal blue waters, spacious beach, and active island lifestyle. ● Wrightsville Beach is ideal for world-class water sports like surfing, stand-up paddleboarding, and kayaking. Wrightsville Beach Link to video of beach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2t3ELOtx2c Myrtle Beach ● Myrtle Beach is a city and vacation resort on South Carolina’s Atlantic coast. ● It has 60 miles of pristine, sandy beaches; it is known as The Grand Strand. ● The beaches of Myrtle Beach are family-friendly and offer a variety of activities for visitors to enjoy. Myrtle Beach Link to video of beach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMzREi6F3XY Virginia Beach ● Virginia Beach is a coastal city in southeastern Virginia. ● It lies where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. ● A 3-mile boardwalk stretches along its beach-lined oceanfront. ● The water here is warm enough to swim in during the summer months, and many visitors are attracted to its long, sandy coast. Virginia Beach Link to video of beach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUVcJGE1yp0 Outer Banks ● The Outer Banks consists of the Barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina, separating the Atlantic Ocean from the mainland. ● Their open-sea beaches, state parks and shipwreck diving sites make them a popular holiday destination. ● You may have visited some of the quaint towns associated with the Outer Banks. Some of these include Duck, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, Kitty Hawk and Hatteras. Or maybe you traveled to the Southern Shores, Manteo, Wanchese, Rodanthe, Buxton, or Avon. ● Home to the Wilbur and Orville Wright Memorial and giant sand dunes. Outerbanks Link to video of beach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUoVFQx61ZI Moshup Beach ● Moshup Beach is located at Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts. ● Martha’s Vineyard is an island located south of Cape Cod in Massachusetts. ● It is also known as Aquinnah Public Beach. ● It’s accessible by a 10-minute walking trail, making it an isolated paradise. Moshup Beach Link to video of beach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWwxKuxLxTs Nantucket Beaches ● Nantucket is a tiny isolated island off Cape Cod, Massachusetts. ● It is a summer destination with dune-backed beaches. ● There are so many beaches on this little island including Jettie Beach, Cisco Beach, and Madaket Beach. ● The cobblestoned streets of the Town of Nantucket are lined with restaurants, high-end boutiques and steepled churches. Nantucket Beaches Link to video of beach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwZBkHgTdj4 Jekyll Island ● Jekyll Island is located off the coast of Georgia, in Glynn County. It is one of the Sea Islands and one of the Golden Isles of Georgia barrier islands. ● There is 10 miles of grand, unspoiled shoreline and a variety of amenities. ● Best known for their natural bounty, each of Jekyll Island’s beaches is completely different than the other. From bird watching on St. Andrews to photo ops on Driftwood Beach, these sun-drenched sanctuaries offer a truly invigorating experience. Jekyll Island Link to video of beach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpZvGaK4e3Y Topsail Island ● Topsail Island is a 26-mile long barrier island off the coast of North Carolina. ● Situated at the southern end of Topsail Island, off the coast of southeastern North Carolina, the Town of Topsail Beach is the smallest of the three communities located on the 26-mile long island. ● North Topsail Beach occupies the northernmost section, and Surf City, the largest town on the island, is in the center. ● The Town of Topsail Beach boasts a friendly, family oriented style of beach living. High rise development is not allowed, beautification is encouraged, and conservation of the island environment is a top priority. Topsail Island Link to video of beach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6UUn44MbwI Tybee Island ● Tybee Island is a barrier island and small city near Savannah, Georgia. It’s known for its wide, sandy beaches, including South Beach, with a pier and pavilion. ● Soft sands and mild waves make this the ideal place for families, light swimmers and anyone looking to have a good time. Tybee Island Link to video of beach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7NFupoOzXk Resources https://kiawahresort.com/recreation/beaches/ https://www.theswimguide.org/beaches/virginia https://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/places-to-go/moshup-beach/ https://www.jekyllisland.com/activities-category/beaches/ http://www.topsailbeach.org/Visitors/About-Topsail-Beach.