You Don't Need a Car to Enjoy the Beach! - New Book from CarFreeAmerica.com Spotlights 20 Beaches Where Cars are Optional

 

In his Car Free at the Beach, Steve Atlas describes 20 beaches where a car is not needed. They're located along the Atlantic fromMaine toFlorida; the Great Lakes inNew York,Ohio,Wisconsin andMichigan; theGulf of Mexico inTexas, and on the Pacific coast in southernCalifornia,Oregon andWashington.

Car free beaches from Maine to California

Several ocean beaches inMaine,New York,Rhode Island,New Jersey, andCalifornia are just a short walk from the train. U.S. 1 inMaine, for example, is known for traffic bottlenecks and expensive parking. Instead, take Amtrak's Downeaster toOld Orchard Beach orWells.Old Orchard Beach is a short walk from the station. AtWells, take the trolley to the beach.

One popularLake Michigan beach is served by a Ferry acrossLake Michigan. This four-hour trip allows visitors to start their vacation before they even get to the beach.

Small town beaches can be enjoyed without driving. FromPortland, Oregon, a daily bus takes visitors toCannon Beach,Seaside, andAstoria on the northOregon coast.

On rainy days, few beach visitors are aware of the many attractions and enjoyable outings that are easy to reach without a car. InRochester, New York, the famous Erie Canal is just a $1 bus ride from downtown. FromJacksonville Beach, Florida, the popular family amusement park Adventure Landing is a short bus ride from the beach.

Breaking America's dependence on automobiles and imported fuels

"It's not enough to talk about driving less," says Atlas. "We need to show people where they can vacation without driving. If we want people to become less car-dependent, we need to empower people without cars and those who choose, or are forced, to not drive. Use the money you save by not driving to enjoy your vacation."

Each of the 20 beach communities profiled includes: what is special, how to get there without driving, getting around at the beach without driving, best locations for non-drivers to stay, and outings away from the beach for visitors without cars.

Car Free at the Beach costs $9.95 and is available (with 5 Free Worksheets to help plan a car-free vacation) at http://carfreeamerica.com. A sample free report and worksheet are also available.

Steve Atlas, a passionate supporter of public transportation and reducing car-dependency, is the founder of http://carfreeamerica.org. -

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SOURCE CarFreeAmerica.com