If your annual Memorial Day beach vacation seems more ritual than retreat, it's time to shake things up.
Memorial Day signals the beginning of summer and thousands of Atlanta residents flock to the popular, yet routine hot spots like Hilton Head, Myrtle Beach, Jekyll Island and Fort Walton.
Instead of the default Memorial Day get-a-way, consider an Airbnb escape to one of these overlooked beaches within a short drive from metro Atlanta.
Savannah
Savannah offers those looking for a mixed-bag Memorial Day weekend a chance to sunbathe on Tybee Island or Ossabaw Island beaches by day and hit the city by night at this "nature lover's" urban oasis. Located in the Battery Crescent section of Savannah, this Airbnb spot is about a 30 to 40-minute drive to each beach. (Photos contributed by Jonathan/Airbnb)
A master suite in a private home, features a bedroom with fireplace and a private bath with a copper soaking tub.
The space accommodates two and is available for $89 per night.
Perdido Key, Fla.
Perdido Key straddles the Florida/Alabama border on the Gulf Shores. Its pristine beaches draw locals from nearby Pensacola as well as international tourists.
This eighth-floor luxury get-a-way is available Memorial Day weekend for $615 per night. (Photos contributed by Luxury Coastal Vacations)
A complete condo, this Indigo West space has three bedrooms, three bathrooms and accommodates eight people.
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Orange Beach, Ala.
Orange Beach is along Alabama's gulf and is just a few miles west of Perdido.
Home to several luxurious beach-side highrise condominiums, Orange Beach offers great restaurants and nearby golf courses. Located in the central section of Orange Beach is Turquoise Place. (Photos contrinuted by Luxury Gulf Rentals)
One Airbnb condo at Turquoise Place includes a hot tub on a balcony that overlooks the beach.
The three bedroom, three bathroom condo sleeps 10.
Guests get access to all the building's amenities, including multiple pools and tennis courts.
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