Who doesn't like going to the beach? I ask that question knowing that there are folks out there who HATE the beach, but I don't know of anyone personally.
With my father being a Navy man for 30+ years, my family lived all over. Almost everywhere we lived, you can bet there was a beach (or several) nearby.
A survey looked at the best well-kept-secret beaches in the country. These are beaches with beautiful scenery, lots of free parking, and not many crowds.
As the heat rises here in New England, so do the risks that often slip under the radar. These dangers are very real so please take note and stay vigilant. And no, sharks didn't make the top 5.