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Many Portlanders flock to Hood River in summer to spend warm days windsurfing, mountain biking, kayaking, or hiking amid the summer wildflowers. On hot summer days, Hood River is the best spot to work up a sweat and enjoy a local craft beer or wine.
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Cambria, California, a seaside village in San Luis Obispo county, combines camping and the beach. It's a terrific outdoor retreat from San Francisco or Los Angeles, four hours south or north.
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Florida is ideal for beach vacations, but many coastal cities are costly. Cocoa Beach, Florida, on the Space Coast, is a budget-friendly southern beach town.
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Savannah, Georgia, has southern friendliness, rich culture, and delicious food. The city boasts many budget-friendly beach options, despite its reputation.
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Southern California's Avalon, Catalina Island, resembles the Amalfi Coast. Avalon's beaches and coves attract summer visitors. It's ideal for snorkeling, diving, boating, kayaking, and more.
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Rainbow Lake, Woodland Lake, and Show Low Lake dot this highly forested White Mountains area. For cabin vacations, forest camping, and lake activities like fishing, paddle boarding, kayaking, hiking, and swimming, the location is ideal.
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It's distant enough for a weekend getaway. After sailing, fishing, and visiting the goats, stop at Turner Farm for a locally sourced meal.