The crash of the waves on the shore , the sand beneath your toes and even the smell of suntan lotion are still calling your name . No matter that there are too few summer days left . There 's still time to squeeze in a trip to a U.S. coastal or lake beach , lay out a towel and enjoy the fading sounds of summer . Beach photos around the world to make you drool . And it 's getting cheaper to drive there . For those wanting to hit the road , gas prices for many travelers are the lowest they 've been at this time of year since 2010 , according to AAA . The national average price for regular unleaded gasoline was $ 3.44 per gallon heading into the Labor Day weekend . Last year the price of gas on Labor Day was $ 3.59 . 20 stunning cliffside beaches . Why not drive to California , Florida or Massachusetts ? Or head to peaceful water-focused havens in Oregon , Michigan , Virginia or Washington ? Or maybe it 's time to break the bank and go to Hawaii , where the beaches are some of the loveliest in the world . Risking his life for the perfect wave . Click through the gallery to see a collection of America 's loveliest and most intriguing beaches . What would you add to the list ? 50 states , 50 spots : Natural wonders . Celebrating the beauty of Hawaii . 30 amazing underwater photos . Travel photos we wish we 'd taken .
There 's still time to enjoy United States coastal and lake life . There are lovely vacation spots all over the country . Lower gas prices mean it 's more affordable to drive to many places .