As the seasons continue to gradually shift, the Northeast is finally starting to scorch, and there’s still plenty of time plan your next travel nursing job around in some great beach towns.

Below is a list of some of America’s best beach towns for travel nurses looking for fun in the sun! Ask your travel nursing recruiter about open travel nursing jobs at some of the hospitals listed below each.

Siesta Beach – Sarasota, Florida

Located in the historic city of Sarasota on Florida’s west coast, Siesta Beach is within reach of some of the finest restaurants, shops, and museums in the area. The clear water and wide stretches of sand are frequently ideal spots for beach volleyball, lounging, and running. Only about an hour and a half south of Tampa, Sarasota offers the opportunity to escape city life for a day without forgoing the amenities of fine dining, culture, and nightlife.

Area Hospitals: Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Doctors Hospital of Sarasota, Tampa General Hospital, University Community Hospital

Coopers Beach – Southampton, New York

Empty subway platforms, restaurant tables, and city streets are some of the first signs of summer as New Yorkers leave everyday life behind and venture to the pristine beaches and quaint towns of the Hamptons. Despite its popularity, Southampton has managed to curb commercial development close to the shore in order to preserve its main attraction. Try not to be fooled by the beach’s beauty, though; the water has been known to have unpredictable currents. Bring bicycles, boogie boards and a camera and join the crowd for a dynamic New York summer experience.

Area Hospitals: Southampton Hospital, Central Suffolk Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center

Coronado Beach – San Diego, California

Coronado Beach has long been a vacation spot for tourists and locals who escape the city life of San Diego by taking the short drive over the Bay Bridge, or hopping on the ferry from Third Street. Once across the Bay, visitors are just a short walk from the Coronado Marriot, Candela’s Marketplace, and a variety of restaurants on the water. The famous Coronado Beach on the Pacific Ocean is about a mile west of the ferry landing and is known for the Hotel del Coronado, a luxurious waterfront resort with scenic restaurants and bars that are available to hotel guests and to the public. Seasoned beachgoers advise that visitors should arrive at the ferry by 11am on weekends to beat the crowds, and stay until sunset to enjoy beautiful views from the Hotel del Coronado.

Area Hospitals: Sharp Coronado Hospital, Alvarado Hospital, Rady Children’s Hospital and Health Center, Scripps Mercy Hospital, Kindred Hospital

South Beach – Florida

Welcome to Miami, where summer temperatures make the occasional dip in the water, search for shade, or icy cold beverage a must. South Beach is famous for the affordably priced Art-Deco hotels that line Collins and Ocean Drive, the brilliantly white sand of its mile-long beach, and a night-life that has no time constraints. Beach activities surpass the norm with surfing lessons, parasailing, or joining in on the Raleigh Hotel’s constant Saint Tropez-style pool side party. To get out of the sun, consider a visit to the Versace Mansion, a walking tour of the town’s historical sites, or a meal at one of the area’s world-famous restaurants; beginning July 15^th, the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swimsuit Show is an added attraction.

Area Hospitals: Mt. Sinai Medical Center, South Beach Community Hospital, Mercy Hospital, University of Miami Hospital, Jackson Memorial Hospital

Santa Monica Beach – California

The sparkling sand in Santa Monica is raked daily by the city to ensure the safest and most enjoyable beach experience for its visitors. The beach is fifteen to thirty minutes from nearby Westwood, Beverly Hills, and downtown Los Angeles (dependent on the infamous LA traffic). Although the hotels located just across the street from the water’s edge, the restaurants scattered between them, and the beach itself are great places for celebrity sightings and movie shoots, the Santa Monica Pier remains one of the area’s main attractions. Be sure to visit this year, as September 9^th marks the Pier’s 100^th Anniversary.

Area Hospitals: Fireside Convalescent Hospital, Santa Monica- UCLA Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, California Hospital Medical Center

Cumberland Island – Georgia

This three mile wide and eighteen mile long Barrier Island boasts a beach of nearly the same span, mainly composed of sand deposits from the Appalachian Mountains’ runoff. The island’s exclusive mood, established by the presence of only one hotel, makes it the perfect setting for a secluded weekend away or a day trip from nearby Jacksonville, Florida (less than an hour drive on US- 95/N). Since only three hundred visitors are permitted on the island at once, guests can enjoy the soft sand and abundant wildlife, most notably a herd of 250 wild horses, free from crowds.

Area Hospitals: Camden Medical Center, Baptist Medical Center Nassau, Shands Jacksonville Hospital, Wolfson Children’s Hospital

Ocean Beach Park – New London, Connecticut

One of New England’s nicest beaches and boardwalks is part of an outdoor, waterfront park ten minutes south of US-95 in New London, Connecticut. The park offers a health club for adults, as well as an Olympic-sized swimming pool, miniature golf course, triple water slide, playground, and observation deck for the whole family. Enjoy Monday night Classic Car Cruises, Wednesday night magic shows, Tuesday and Thursday night movies on the beach, and Friday night live music. And be sure not to miss out on some ice cream from one of the Park’s stands!

Area Hospitals: Lawrence and Memorial Hospital, VA Connecticut Healthcare System, Pequot Health Center

Deception Pass State Park Beaches – Whidbey Island, Washington

The coarse shorelines of Washington’s favorite state park are most appealing to the avid fisherman, hiker, camper, or scuba diver. The park offers 19 miles of saltwater shoreline, 30 miles of hiking trails, and year round camping. Nature-lovers will enjoy looking out for wildlife; nearby businesses offer sightseeing tours and whale watching cruises. While the State Park itself has few amenities, the hour and a half drive from downtown Seattle brings visitors past every desirable restaurant, hotel, coffee shop, and attraction in the area.

Area Hospitals: Whidbey General Hospital, Naval Hospital- Oak Harbor, Jefferson Healthcare Hospital, Virginia Mason Medical Center and Hospital

Hammonasset State Park – Madison, Connecticut

Hammonasset State Park is both the largest beach and largest campsite in CT. Campers have complete access to full bathrooms, waste disposal areas, concessions, swimming and fishing for a small fee. Beachgoers can lodge at the Beach Tree Cottages, without even leaving the park and a web of nearby streets is dotted with various bars and eateries. Additional accommodations are available less than five minutes away on Boston Post Road, but US- 95 is less than a three mile drive for those visiting for the day.

Area Hospitals: Yale New Haven Hospital, Children’s Day Hospital

Galveston Island, Texas

Galveston Island offers a wide array of beach experiences, from lively public parties on East Beach to serene seclusion in the white sand and exotic landscapes of Palm Beach. The island getaway’s location just an hour south of Houston on US-45 is close enough for an enjoyable daytrip of beaching, boating, eating, and sightseeing. But for those who find one day insufficient to properly view all that Galveston Island has to offer, a bevy affordable hotels and inclusive resorts include beachfront property and spectacular views of the Gulf.

Area Hospitals: Shriners Burns Hospital, Christus St. John Hospital, Houston Physicians Hospital, Triumph Hospital Clear Lake, Memorial Herman Southwest Hospital