Summer beach family vacation ideas?

[egan]

I live in Georgia (just outside of Atlanta) and I want to take my family (my husband, 2 1/2 yr old son and possibly my mother in law) on a beach vacation. I really want to go somewhere that would have waves and to be near the actual ocean not a cove and lake or inlet. I also am interested in something that is affordable. Lastly somewhere that is within 8 hrs drive from where I live. Any suggestions?

[tahmelapachme33]

Our favorite place for a beach vacation it the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
It has miles of beach and lots of things to see and do.

Here is a web site that may tell you a little about the area.
It has a good bit of information about the communities and things to see and do.

www.exploring-the-outer-banks.com

I hope you have a great time we ever you decide to go.

[elkanah1]

Personally I love the Outer Banks of the Carolinas.