If you live on the east coast one of the best beach areas to visit is the Outer Banks of North Carolina.  We are not in the summer season just yet but spring is a wonderful time to visit.  

Traveling to the outer banks in the off season is a great time for vacation discounts.  Most of the food establishments and almost all the lodging accommodations will offer major price breaks. 

The Spring is also a perfect time to see life begining.  All the wildlife is giving birth at the time, so take some time to spend kayaking or hiking in the many wildlife refuge lands.