Robbie Caponetto
For many Southerners, a yearly beach vacation is non-negotiable.
What can we say?
When it comes to beach trips, Southerners are undeniably creatures of habit.

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And our editors are no exception.
Here are 10 Southern beaches our editors return to year after year.
Her pro tip as the area has gotten more popular?

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Find a spot on the quieter west end of the beach.
We grill out several nights so we can enjoy each and every sunset.
Its peppered with locally owned restaurants and shops.

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Her favorite thing to do on the island?
Pick up a pizza from theObstinate Daughterfor a sunset beach picnic.
St. Simons Island, Georgia
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I didn’t discover the magic of Saint Simons until I was in college, she says.

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