Having just returned from the beach, my wife and I reviewed a few simple ways we saved and kept it frugal:

• Stick to the reason for being at the beach-- the water and fishing.  Other activities drain your wallet
• Bring your own food and drink from home-- everything is more expensive in the locale
• Have activities for down times-- books and cards help if it rains (we got lucky -- rain in the middle of the night on one night)
• Travel at odd times-- we left at 4:30 AM to avoid traffic, save gas, and maximize beach time
• Fully use the resources of the rental-- kitchen, laundry, bikes, fishing gear

A few simple steps can keep a nice trip low cost . . .

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