Coastal Day Trip
Budget
💸 Under $20
Group
Just two, Small group
Setting
outdoor
Pick a coastal town within 2 hours of home and just go. Walk the seafront, find a good lunch spot, explore the harbour. A day trip to the coast hits differently from a beach holiday — it's lighter, more spontaneous, and somehow more refreshing.
Tips to make it great
- 1
Leave early to beat traffic and get the best parking spots.
- 2
Let the itinerary be loose — the best coastal towns reward wandering.
- 3
Check tide times if you want access to beaches or rock pools.
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