When temperatures rise, it means it's time to take a walk on the boardwalk. These iconic planked pathways that meander along the U.S.'s most iconic beaches are a beloved American pastimeso loved that they have been romanticized in many formats, including Nickelodeon's 2023 movie Under the Boardwalk, the TV show Boardwalk Empire, and classic board game Monopoly.

　　There are dozens of boardwalks in the U.S., some more well-known than others. While the boardwalks in Atlantic City, Coney Island, and Santa Monica are widely familiar, there are some lesser-known and equally impressive beach boardwalks like Kemah Boardwalk in Kemah, Texas, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz, California, and Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Grab some friends and get ready to stroll, snack, and play along Americas best boardwalks.

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