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Do you wish summer was all year long? If yes, you should consider colleges on the beach!

1. University of California, Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, CA

UC Santa Barbara is a public research university surrounded by the beautiful Pacific Ocean. The school has its own beach, lagoon and rocky extension called Goleta Point (better known as “Campus Point”).

2. University of California, Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, CA

UC Santa Cruz is a public university overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Monterey Bay. Undergraduates enjoy year-round outdoor activities with the beach only 4 miles away. Santa Cruz is home to some of the best surfing spots in America!

3. University of California, San Diego

La Jolla, CA

UC San Diego is a major public research university with a campus minutes away from beautiful beaches and cliffside views. Students can enjoy the great scenery all year long!

4. Pepperdine University

Malibu, CA

Pepperdine University is a private coed research university. The campus features views of the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Long Beach and West Los Angeles. Pepperdine is steps away from some of California’s most famous beaches. Is this school… or is this paradise?

5. Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL

FAU is a public research university located just three miles from the beach. This college has a vibrant, tropical setting for students to enjoy.

6. University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, HI

University of Hawaii at Manoa is a public research university only miles away from the famous Waikiki Beach. This is where students can enjoy the sun all year long.

7. Brigham Young University – Hawaii

Laie, HI

Brigham Young University – Hawaii has so many opportunities to go on adventures, from nearby hiking trails to beaches five minutes away from campus. The Pacific Ocean is your backyard at BYU – Hawaii!

8. Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach, FL

PBA is a private Christian-centered university located one mile from the Atlantic Ocean. Students can enjoy a short walk to the water and reap the benefits of warm weather and sandy beaches.

9. Eckerd College

St. Petersburg, FL

Eckerd College is a private liberal arts college. The beaches in the Gulf of Mexico are only 3 miles away. Students can enjoy Tampa Bay for its city and beach life. It’s the best of both worlds!

10. The University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington, NC

UNC Wilmington is a public university located close to the Atlantic Ocean. Students are lucky enough to be 10-15 minutes away from some of the nicest beaches on the East Coast. UNCW definitely delivers the beachy vibe!