We all deserve to take a wonderful spring vacation after enduring a long winter of wind, snow, and unfavorable weather. You won’t even need to change money or get out your passport to enjoy a quiet spring vacation in one of the many beautiful U.S. places. Additionally, a plane ticket won’t break the bank because many of these sites are only a few hours away from most significant American cities.
In fact, the United States is expected to be the most popular spring travel destination in 2019. Other well-known destinations, including Italy and France, are all rather pricey, and the Brexit politics in the UK are expected to last far into the summer. 1 Check out our picks for the best spring break getaways in America if you want to travel somewhere new.
1. San Juan, Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is keen to resume business after Hurricane Maria’s devastation and destruction. In San Juan, the capital of the island, more than 100 hotels are now accepting guests, and a huge number of restaurants and other tourist attractions have been thoroughly cleaned and rebuilt.
Beach lovers, as well as those who appreciate cuisine, architecture, and history, will love Puerto Rico. Within San Juan’s city limits, you may find carts offering popular street food snacks like empanadillas, tostones, and alcapurrias on warm, sandy beaches like Ocean Park and Isla Verde.
The Castillo San Felipe and Castillo San Cristobal, two Spanish military fortresses that make up the majority of the San Juan National Historic Site, are two of the city’s centuries-old colonial landmarks that can be visited after you’ve had your fill of the sun.
2. Grand Isle, Louisiana
The best-kept secret in Louisiana is Grand Isle. It is an island community that is situated at the confluence of Highway 1 and the Gulf of Mexico, south of New Orleans. Although there are many cute stores and eateries, the majority of visitors come for the animals and fishing. You can go bird watching on the beaches and marshes surrounding the island, or you can hire a charter to take you fishing. The village hosts the Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo in July, but in March, it’s calmer and considerably milder outside. The Lighthouse Restaurant serves delicious seafood, or you can use the Starfish drive-thru for a delectable shrimp or oyster po’boy.
3. Hawaii’s Hanalei
Hanalei is a good option if you want to travel to Hawaii for spring break but don’t want to deal with the crowds. If you want to enjoy mountains, rainforests, waterfalls, and beaches all in one day, this small hamlet on Kauai’s North Shore is the place to go. Since everyone travels to Hanalei for outdoor activities like surfing, they spend their days on the beach, which gives the town a calm appearance.
You won’t find a Starbucks in the town since it resolutely rejects big businesses. There are only amazing food trucks and eateries selling delectable dishes produced with ingredients from the Hanalei Farmers’ Market, which opens every Saturday morning.
4. California’s Laguna Beach
One of California’s most well-known peaceful beach villages is Laguna Beach. Despite having a reality TV show with the same name, it is nonetheless genuinely and honestly arts-focused. One of the few locations in the nation where you may spend the morning at a beach and the afternoon visiting an esteemed art museum. Numerous fantastic eateries and bars with beach views, like Sapphire Laguna, which offers international cuisine with a SoCal twist. A few miles outside the city is the Laguna Canyon Winery, which offers tastings in its own barrel room.
5. Georgia’s St. Simons Island
For many American families, St. Simons Island off the coast of Georgia has been a special vacation spot for decades. It still has a small-town feel to it despite being named America’s Most Romantic Town and Best Beach Town by national publications. The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort, which has five pools, free bike rentals, and an excellent on-site restaurant, is one of many hotels that are accessible by foot from the beach. Crab, fish, and shrimp fishing are also well-liked pastimes, as is biking along the beaches.
6. Miami, Florida
Miami is home to some of the world’s most luxurious bars and clubs, delicious cuisine, and fantastic entertainment that will keep the party going all day and night. The only place that can compare to the beauty of the city’s waterfront is the busy downtown, which is always being updated and improved for the city’s high-end visitors. Phoenix is a desert city in the middle of Arizona. Tonto National Forest, Camelback Mountain, and Papago Park are all important natural areas that surround the city. The Art Deco district’s structures within the city itself provide historical hints. Additionally, you can head to Calle Ocho, Pitbull’s favorite hangout in Little Havana. Miami will create a lasting impact, whether you’re eating a Cubano from Sanguich de Miami or drinking a martini at the trendiest new cocktail bar in the city.
7. Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix is a desert city in the middle of Arizona. Tonto National Forest, Camelback Mountain, and Papago Park are all important natural areas that surround the city. Phoenix is an excellent location to start if you’ve never been to the southwest of America. While there is more than enough to keep you occupied in the city, it is easy to spend several days exploring the natural splendor of nearby national parks and hiking trails outside of the city.
It will be 75 to 85 degrees in March. Due to the abundance of golf courses in Phoenix, it is a well-liked vacation spot for golfers from chilly climates. If you enjoy baseball, March also marks the start of the Cactus League’s spring training, which brings 12 MLB clubs to the city for public training games.
8. Florida’s Sanibel Island
Sanibel Island in Florida is a great place to go for spring break if you want to relax by the water and see some amazing animals. The Island Cow, known for its conch fritters, is one of the island’s many fantastic restaurants and attractions, but the sea and the vast white sand beaches that surround it are its main draws. Swimming is a breeze because of how calm the water is most of the time.
Beautiful shells are brought up on days when the current is too strong for swimming. You can also visit the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum to see aquariums full of living marine life and compare your catch to theirs.
There are many places to stay on Sanibel, including the island’s first resort, Casa Ybel, as well as a few small hotels and rental homes or flats.
9. San Diego, California
Even though San Diego is a much bigger city, it still has the feel of a small beach town. The city has business and historic neighborhoods that give it a more metropolitan air, but it’s easy to travel to the beach or spend all day strolling along the boardwalk. You must try the city’s renowned breakfast burrito, which is packed with scrambled eggs, sausage, and fresh avocado, while you’re there. Although Kono’s Surf Club on the beach is where the city’s most well-known burritos are served, whatever wrapped snack you get here will taste fantastic. After a day at the beach, explore Balboa Park, a 1,400-acre historical monument, or Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala, the state’s first mission.
10. Santa Fe, New Mexico
The capital of New Mexico, Santa Fe, is still one of the fascinating cities in the state. The city is crammed with historical attractions, including the Plaza and Palace of the Governors, which served as the center of authority during the Spanish colonial period. The city is home to many fantastic art museums where you can browse everything from folk art, sculpture, and jewelry to modern and contemporary art.
Despite the city’s small size, the surrounding area has plenty of interesting sights. Day visits to places of extraordinary natural beauty like Bandelier National Monument and Ghost Ranch are equally as popular as trips to cities like Taos and Chimayo.
The weather in March is typically sunny and warm but not oppressively so; it’s the ideal temperature for outdoor hikes. Eat plenty of mouthwatering New Mexican cuisine, such as blue corn waffles, carne asada, and green chile stew.
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