5 Beaches In Louisiana That’ll Make You Feel Like You’re At The Ocean

Those dog days of summer will be here before you know it, so why not begin to plan some of your weekend adventures now? When you want to get away, but don’t necessarily have the time to travel to a tropical destination, these five beautiful beaches in Louisiana will make you feel like you’ve been transported oceanside.

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Hiding among the towering pines trees in Washington Parish, White Sands Lake Day Beach is a thrilling aqua park that the whole family will enjoy. In between bouncing on water trampolines and sunbathing, rent a kayak or a canoe and explore the lake from an entirely new perspective.

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Perhaps one of the most underrated beaches in Louisiana, Holly Beach is an absolute must for those looking for a beach day. One of the perks to Holly Beach is that you can drive right on the beach, so you don’t have to worry about carrying all of your stuff through the sand.

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Everyone loves the beach, but after a while, being in the sun for too long can be quite exhausting. Luckily, the tree-lined shores of the beach at Lake Claiborne State Park offer plenty of shade for those moments when you just need a break from the sun for a moment.

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Nestled along the Vermilion Bay, Cypremort Point State Park has a lovely little stretch of beach for you to sink your toes in the sand in between swimming in the Bay. Stick around until sunset - you won’t be disappointed.

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Louisiana’s only inhabited barrier island is most known for having some of the most incredible fishing opportunities around, but here’s also over seven miles of public beaches to explore, making for the perfect afternoon with the family.

Have you been to any of these beaches? Let us know in the comments below!