HGTV | 50 States of Beaches

Ohio: East Harbor State Park

You don’t have to live near an ocean to enjoy the beach. While not every state in the US has a coastline, every state does have a public lake or reservoir where you can swim, paddle a kayak, pitch a tent, play beach volleyball or just soak up some sun.

We’ve rounded up some of the best state beaches in the country. Some have sugary-white sand; others are rocky or pebbled. All of them are don’t-miss destinations.  read more