Many people have the dream of one day settling down into a small seaside town where they can visit the ocean whenever they want, while others crave the loud, vibrant vibe of a party beach like SoBe. Whatever your ideal beach scene, there’s nothing better than life as a beach bum, watching the waves with warm sand beneath your feet. Luckily, you can make your dreams of a beach life a reality without ever having to call the movers! Check out these 5 movies that remind us why we love the Beach so much:
Beach Blanket Bingo (1965)
The classic 60s flick, Beach Blanket Bingo, will make you want to dance and sing your way to the beach. Photo courtesy of thevideobeat.com.
If you’re looking for a light summer movie that makes you want to get in a Woody and have a party down by the ocean, look no further than this classic. No two actors made better beach movies than Frankie and Annette and it’s easy to see why. This movie has everything you’d want out of a beach movie including singing, dancing, mermaids, parties and much more! You’ll wish you were partying right alongside them!
The Endless Summer (1966)
This inspirational documentary is a one-of-a-kind look at the surfing community as two surfers travel the globe looking for the perfect wave. This famous doc is one of the big reasons the sport has become so popular in the United States and helped bring attention to previously unknown surfing spots around the globe. Watch it and you’ll wish you lived in a shack by the ocean where you can chill out and wait for the next set of waves!
Jaws (1975)
Jaws is the perfect movie for someone looking to add a scare to their summer time. This classic film starring Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss takes place in the fictional town of Amity Beach, which is being terrorized by a great white shark during the 4th of July holiday. The film was actually shot in Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts and remains one of the most successful, and scariest, summer movies ever released.
Point Break (1991)
One of the quintessential action movies of the 90s, this film will make you want to catch the big one. Keanu Reeves plays a young cop who has to go undercover as a surfer in order to find a group of bank robbers led by Patrick Swayze. This action-packed thriller is a cult classic that’s perfect for beach bums and bumettes alike! You might just want to stay away from the less than thrilling remake that was released in 2015, which scored a disappointing 9% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Message in a Bottle (1999)
This film, based on the popular Nicholas Sparks novel of the same name, is perfect for romantics who dream of finding love by the shore. Starring Kevin Costner and Robin Wright, this romantic drama follows the story of Theresa Osborne, who discovers a message in a bottle that leads her to the Outer Banks of North Carolina and potentially the love of her life.
Maybe these movies will be just what you need to satisfy your summer beach getaway cravings, or maybe they’ll inspire you to hire a moving service so you can relocate to Miami Beach. Either way, you’re sure to enjoy these cinematic beach classics.
