As vacation time is starting to approach how would you like to go to the best beach in the US? What if I told you it was a mere 6 hours away.

Are you ready to flip-flop your way to the ultimate beach getaway without draining your tank of gas or your patience? Picture this: sandy shores, crashing waves, and sun-kissed vibes all just a hop, skip, and a six-hour jump away.

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According to the travel gurus at Dive In travel, the crown jewel of beachy paradise in the U.S. this spring is none other than Venice Beach, California. This sandy haven is not just a beach; it's a whole mood. With waves that practically beg you to surf, sparkling waters perfect for a dip, and enough sunshine to make a solar panel jealous, it's no wonder Venice Beach is where all the cool kids flock.

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Venice Beach is also great for people watching. All types flock to Venice beach and we get to watch them be, well them. Is it people watching if you start to hear people commenting about you? Well, whatever watch and be watched seems to be the theme at Venice beach.

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Here is how the top 5 list rolls out for Dive In.
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Second on the list is Cannon Beach in Oregon featuring a landscape that will make you feel like you have stepped into a twilight movie.
Number 3
Third is North Carolina's Wrightsville Beach keeps it mellow by attracting stand up paddleboarders.
Number 4
Georgia's Driftwood Beach comes in at number four. No those are not massive sunbathers. This beach is famous for massive driftwood.
Number 5
To round out the list South Beach in Miami is number five with its glamorous side, this beach will think twice before getting your designer suit sandy.

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So, pack that swimsuit and get ready for a beach almost close enough to call it a staycation.

PICTURES: See Inside Fox News Host Jesse Watters' $1.65 Million Beach House

Fox News star Jesse Watters was vacationing in style in his former beach house in New Jersey.

Gallery Credit: Sterling Whitaker

What Was It like to Vacation in South Dakota’s Black Hills 60 Years Ago?

This time of year our thoughts often turn to planning that perfect getaway to enjoy the warmer weather and extended daylight.

For a lot of us in South Dakota, that means a trek to the Black Hills and all of the things they have to offer.

But vacationing in western South Dakota is hardly a new concept. People from all over the globe have been coming to the area for decades.

Gallery Credit: Jeff Harkness/B1027.com

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