What is the closest ocean beach to Memphis TN?

Dauphin Island
The closest beach to Memphis is Dauphin Island, Alabama – and my family just went there (via plane, from Plano, TX)! According to an EMM reader it’s about a six-hour drive from Memphis, so I’m totally kicking myself that we never went from Memphis to Dauphin Island while we lived there!

Does Memphis TN have a beach?

Although there aren’t many beaches in Memphis, visiting Defeated Creek Day Use Area Beach is a great alternative. It features a white, sandy shoreline perfect for making sandcastles or sculptures and relaxing while you get a tan. The water here is calm and pristine, perfect for swimming and floating on rubber donuts.

Does Memphis Tennessee have mountains?

Many vacationers in Memphis choose to escape to the Great Smoky Mountains – and it’s no surprise why. The cool mountain air provides a welcome relief from the heat and humidity of the Home of the Blues on the Mississippi.

Does Tennessee have a ocean?

Tennessee is in the inland region of the southeastern United States, far from the crashing waves of both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. That doesn’t mean, however, that there are no opportunities to enjoy a fun day at the beach.

How far is the ocean from Tennessee?

Most charming beaches on the gulf are a 7 to 9-hour drive from Nashville. The driving time for the nearest beaches to Nashville are as follows: Pensacola and other beaches on 30A (like Seaside and Rosemary Beach) are 6 hour and 48 minutes away. Destin and Gulf Shores is about 7 hours away.

Is Memphis hilly or flat?

Memphis is pretty flat.

What beach in Florida is closest to Tennessee?

What’s the closest ocean beach to Nashville, TN?

• Pensacola and other beaches on 30A (like Seaside and Rosemary Beach) are 6 hour and 48 minutes away.
• Destin and Gulf Shores is about 7 hours away.
• Panama City Beach is about 7 hours and 15 min.
• Tybee Island and Hilton Head beaches are about 7.5 hours away.