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maybe because it's not nasty. and I go to Ocean City in July. average temperature is 85° Average water temperature is ~70-73°
So like most stereotypes, it pretty much shows how ignorant you are of the area.
Ocean City is completely tacky and disgusting. The traffic getting to and from there alone is enough to shave decades off your lifespan. And the water and sand? NASTY. No brown water and sand for me, thanks. And
70 degree water is COLD. In Maui the water is in the mid-70s (still chilly) but at least you can see right through it b/c it's so clear and swim with millions of rainbow colored fish, dolphins, turtles, etc.
If you think this is a nice beach, you haven't seen a nice beach, that's fer damn sure.
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It depends on the beach. If beaches were overrated then it wouldn't cost 7 figures to live near or have an open view of the best ones.
It's about several things:
1. Beaches are a luxury and not everyone has the luxury of visiting or living near one. This fact itself brings some exclusivity/novelty to the beach experience
2. Beaches are normally located in tropical weather which are almost always preferable to warmer climate
3. The whole body thing is nothing. Half the time folks are walking around with the most disgusting body you can imagine, the other half look good. It shouldn't make or break your beach experience
4. Beach and vacation are almost synonymous with each other.
5. Beaches/water are almost synonymous with money and fun outdoor activities. Which means there is demand, folks want it. The kayaking, surfing, snorkeling, open roof restaurants and bars, Caribbean music, lovely wind blowing, boats, swimming, jet skiing, wake-boarding, etc.
8. Oh and as opposed to a vacation to Las Vegas or NYC, relaxing on the beach all day is FREE
*I'm referring only to good beaches
I agree with the novelty part. When I lived in inland areas and went to a coastal place, I would go to the ocean, though that was only a part of my vacation. The idea of spending several days at the beach is boring to me. I live in a coastal area now, and go to the shore once in a while. For the most part, I feel like there's just far too much to do here that isn't the beach. Because it's so convenient and not a novelty, I go when there's a heatwave and it would be nice to cool down.
I disagree with the "normally located in tropical weather" because that's flat out false, and I believe most beaches aren't in tropical areas (I live by a number of them). There are a number of beaches along the Arctic and Southern Ocean shores, as well as areas far from the Tropics.
You skipped points 6 and 7, but to point 8 there are activities in those cities you mentioned that are free too. As with New York and Vegas, you'd still have to pay for a hotel in a beach area, as well as transportation to it. However, in New York and Vegas you could go sightseeing at absolutely no cost and fill up a full day of doing just that. While I think Vegas would get boring fast without spending (though I'm a gambler), you can see sights all over the world without spending a dime (aside from the aforementioned hotel and travel costs).
I agree with the novelty part. When I lived in inland areas and went to a coastal place, I would go to the ocean, though that was only a part of my vacation. The idea of spending several days at the beach is boring to me. I live in a coastal area now, and go to the shore once in a while. For the most part, I feel like there's just far too much to do here that isn't the beach. Because it's so convenient and not a novelty, I go when there's a heatwave and it would be nice to cool down.
I disagree with the "normally located in tropical weather" because that's flat out false, and I believe most beaches aren't in tropical areas (I live by a number of them). There are a number of beaches along the Arctic and Southern Ocean shores, as well as areas far from the Tropics.
You skipped points 6 and 7, but to point 8 there are activities in those cities you mentioned that are free too. As with New York and Vegas, you'd still have to pay for a hotel in a beach area, as well as transportation to it. However, in New York and Vegas you could go sightseeing at absolutely no cost and fill up a full day of doing just that. While I think Vegas would get boring fast without spending (though I'm a gambler), you can see sights all over the world without spending a dime (aside from the aforementioned hotel and travel costs).
If I visit NYC then I guess a beach visit will be the last thing I would consider to do.
Ocean City is completely tacky and disgusting. The traffic getting to and from there alone is enough to shave decades off your lifespan. And the water and sand? NASTY. No brown water and sand for me, thanks. And
70 degree water is COLD. In Maui the water is in the mid-70s (still chilly) but at least you can see right through it b/c it's so clear and swim with millions of rainbow colored fish, dolphins, turtles, etc.
If you think this is a nice beach, you haven't seen a nice beach, that's fer damn sure.
Not everyone can easily afford Maui once a month or even once a year.
Perhaps Ocean City beach is a poor man’s Maui?
Not everyone can easily afford Maui once a month or even once a year.
Perhaps Ocean City beach is a poor man’s Maui?
Ocean City is not cheap. Try $200/nigh for a 3 Star/Holiday inn - in season. There are better alternatives that don't include an hour crossing the bay bridge.
Really depends! If said beach is not overly crowded, offers white sandy beaches, activities, good restaurants nearby, affordable hotels and warm water, it's a blast!
I was never a huge beach vacation fan until I went to the Caribbean. Anywhere else, and you usually sweating while you sit there on the beach, in the sun.
I have been a Turks and Caicos 2 times. That is my absolute favorite place to go on a vacation. The beach and the water is unbelievable, and you could sit there without breaking a sweat.
There are two kinds of people. Those that love the beach and those that don't.
When I go there I have no need to do anything but sit in the sand, gaze into the water and breathe the salt air. Summer or Winter. It renews me and gives me life.
There are two kinds of people. Those that love the beach and those that don't.
When I go there I have no need to do anything but sit in the sand, gaze into the water and breathe the salt air. Summer or Winter. It renews me and gives me life.
Absolutely! I rarely sit for long periods of time. I enjoy walking the entire length of the beach. I remember walking Ipanema Beach in Rio, talk about good people watching
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