US News & World Report has just released their list of the Top 25 Beaches On The East Coast.  And to no surprise, the Cape May County boasts two entries on the list!  The top 25 beaches were listed in alphabetical order, with Cape May and Ocean City being given the high honor! 

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Here is what US News & World Report had to say in their article:

Even if you only have one day to spare, these stretches of sand guarantee a relaxing getaway.

A trip to the beach is a favorite leisure activity among Americans – whether it's within driving distance of home or a flight away. And while tourism in beach and coastal destinations generates billions of dollars each year, free outdoor activities like tanning on the sand, swimming in the ocean and strolling along the boardwalk can make beach vacations relatively affordable.

These popular beaches along the East Coast's 2,000-plus miles of shoreline include activities for families, surfers, naturalists and other beachgoers to enjoy. Start planning your next day by the shore with this list of the best East Coast beaches.

Cape May, New Jersey

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Head about 50 miles south of Atlantic City to get to Cape May, a popular New Jersey beach destination that's considered the country's oldest seaside resort. This charming walkable town along the Jersey Shore has a historic district that's been designated a National Historic Landmark, boasting more than 600 preserved and authentically restored Victorian buildings.

With a year-round population of less than 3,000, Cape May welcomes upward of 40,000 visitors at its hotels and bed-and-breakfast accommodations on some summer weekends. Families come for the unspoiled beaches – including those situated inside Cape May Point State Park – as well as antique shops, historic house tours, carriage rides, golf courses and other low-key activities and amenities. Teens will appreciate the town's whale watching tours and the water parks available in nearby Wildwood, New Jersey.

Where to stay: Accommodation options in the area include motels, hotels, oceanfront inns and Victorian mansions. If you're looking to stay on the beach, check out the Sandpiper Beach Resort or the Ocean Club Hotel.

Ocean City, New Jersey

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Founded by a group of Methodist ministers as a Christian summer resort town in 1879, New Jersey's Ocean City is one of the calmer, more family-friendly communities on the Jersey Shore. A ban on alcohol adds to the unique appeal of this beach town and earns it the title of "America's Greatest Family Resort." Families will also appreciate the Gillian's Wonderland Pier amusement park on the boardwalk and the beach's summer lifeguards. Seasonal, weekly or daily beach tags must be purchased for all visitors ages 12 and older.

Where to stay: A variety of affordable rental houses, B&Bs and hotels sit within easy reach of the shore, such as the Port-O-Call Hotel with a pool, a fitness room, playgrounds and a spa.