EWING, N.J., April 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Family Vacation Critic, TripAdvisor's family travel site, has announced the winners of its annual Best Beaches for Families list, naming the top family-friendly beaches of the year, along with fun, insider tips for each destination.

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"When choosing the top family-friendly beaches, we consider a number of factors - it's not just beautiful sands and picturesque views," explains Lissa Poirot, editor-in-chief of Family Vacation Critic. "Beyond clean, safe beaches, we're looking for beaches that offer a well-rounded experience for families - accommodations, dining and entertainment within close distance of the beach, and plenty to keep the whole family entertained while in town."

According to the editors of Family Vacation Critic, this year's list of the Best Beaches for Families includes:



    --  Lincoln City Beach - Lincoln City, ORInsider Tip: Search the sand for
        glass floats - they're part of a program called Finders Keepers, in
        which "Float Fairies" disperse beautiful ornaments on the beach for
        vacationers to find and take home.

    --  Virginia Beach -- Virginia Beach, VAInsider Tip: Don't leave Virginia
        Beach without a photo in front of King Neptune, a 34-foot-tall statue of
        the mythological sea god. Families can also enjoy free concerts and live
        entertainment across the boardwalk in the summer.

    --  Ogunquit Beach - Ogunquit, MEInsider Tip: Use the Ogunquit Trolley to
        get to the beach and around town - fare is just $2.00 per adult and
        $1.50 per child (ages 10 and under).

    --  Manatee County Beach - Holmes Beach, FLInsider Tip: Reserve a Nesting
        Beach Tour at the Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch to join federally
        permitted volunteers as they analyze nests and hatched (and unhatched)
        shells during turtle nesting season.

    --  Carlsbad State Beach - Carlsbad, CAInsider Tip: Historic Highway 101 has
        free parking - get there early to snag a spot. The City of Carlsbad also
        offers family events, classes and camps throughout the year - including
        surf school, S'mores parties and more.

    --  Fort De Soto Park - St. Petersburg, FLInsider Tip: Head to North Beach
        to enjoy a shallow, calm lagoon - perfect for new swimmers.

    --  Rehoboth Beach - Rehoboth Beach, DEInsider Tip: Bring or rent bikes to
        take advantage of the scenic trails that connect Rehoboth Beach with
        Lewes, Delaware.

    --  Crescent Beach - Block Island, RIInsider Tip: Take the Mobile Bike Tour
        of Block Island. At the island's most popular attractions, families can
        use their smartphones to scan QR codes and hear about each featured
        attraction.

    --  Cape May Beach - Cape May, NJInsider Tip: Enjoy free "Movies on the
        Beach" on Thursday evenings, mid-July through late-August. Showings are
        presented on the beach near Convention Hall (or inside Convention Hall
        when it rains).

    --  Kings Beach - Lake Tahoe, CAInsider Tip: Visit the Tahoe Central Market
        for picnic food to enjoy on the beach. The market features local,
        organic products, plus delicious smoothies and sandwiches.

For the full details of 2015's winners, visit Family Vacation Critic's list of the Best Beaches for Families.

About Family Vacation Critic
 Family Vacation Critic(®) is a comprehensive online travel resource for families that offers reviews of family hotels, resort and destinations. The site features vacation ideas, family travel tips and an online forum for family travelers. Family Vacation Critic is published by The Independent Traveler, Inc., a subsidiary of TripAdvisor, Inc.

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