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If you're like most Americans, the thought of a beach trip is still on your mind.

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The crash of the waves on the shore, the sand beneath your toes and even the smell of suntan lotion are still calling your name. No matter that there are too few summer days left. There's still time to squeeze in a trip to a U.S. coastal or lake beach, lay out a towel and enjoy the fading sounds of summer. Beach photos around the world to make you drool . And it's getting cheaper to drive there. For those wanting to hit the road, gas prices for many travelers are the lowest they've been at this time of year since 2010, according to AAA. The national average price for regular unleaded gasoline was $3.44 per gallon heading into the Labor Day weekend. Last year the price of gas on Labor Day was $3.59. 20 stunning cliffside beaches . Why not drive to California, Florida or Massachusetts? Or head to peaceful water-focused havens in Oregon, Michigan, Virginia or Washington? Or maybe it's time to break the bank and go to Hawaii, where the beaches are some of the loveliest in the world. Risking his life for the perfect wave . Click through the gallery to see a collection of America's loveliest and most intriguing beaches. What would you add to the list? 50 states, 50 spots: Natural wonders . Celebrating the beauty of Hawaii . 30 amazing underwater photos . Travel photos we wish we'd taken .