Omaha Beach is the poster boy for east coast beaches. The sand is white, the water is clear and the waves are mellow. The beach spreads along the coast for a fair distance and in summer, most of it is packed. Lifeguards patrol in the summer months meaning it’s the perfect spot for the family to park up. Just back from the beach is a big grassy area perfect for picnics if you want to avoid getting the sand in your sandwiches! Recent developments at Omaha have also seen some shops pop up right at the beach. This adds some serious convenience. Hot coffees or cold ice-creams are at the ready for after your beach day. If you’re in for a bit of an adventure head up towards the groynes at the northern end of the beach. These fascinating rock structures have been put in place to stop the natural elements eating away at the beautiful beach and to encourage sediment to be deposited on the beach.(I studied these groynes for a whole term at high school and that is the only information I remember about them). Worth having a gander at for sure though!
