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(CNN) — The best family beaches have more than a sandy spot to sunbathe or clean water for swimming.

The 10 best beaches for families for 2015, released by Family Vacation Critic on Wednesday, all offer more to explore close to the beach.

“When choosing the top family-friendly beaches, we consider a number of factors — it’s not just beautiful sands and picturesque views,” said Lissa Poirot, editor-in-chief of Family Vacation Critic, a TripAdvisor site. The editors of the site pick the beaches on the list.

“Beyond clean, safe beaches, we’re looking for beaches that offer a well-rounded experience for families — accommodations, dining and entertainment within close distance of the beach, and plenty to keep the whole family entertained while in town,” Poirot said in a statement.

Check out the 10 best U.S. beaches, listed here in alphabetical order by beach name.

Cape May Beach — Cape May, New Jersey

Carlsbad State Beach — Carlsbad, California

Crescent Beach — Block Island, Rhode Island

Fort De Soto Park — St. Petersburg, Florida

Kings Beach — Lake Tahoe, California

Lincoln City Beach — Lincoln City, Oregon

Manatee County Beach — Holmes Beach, Florida

Ogunquit Beach — Ogunquit, Maine

Rehoboth Beach — Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Virginia Beach — Virginia Beach, Virginia

By Katia Hetter of CNN