Motel 6, those legendary roadside purveyors of clean, comfortable rooms where Tom Bodett leaves the light on for you, conducted a survey this year that showed a full 25 million Americans have never seen the ocean.

And in a country that borders three oceans — with one state completely surrounded by ocean — that’s just a sad stat.

Even if you have seen the ocean before, likely you haven’t been to every inch of coastline this great nation provides. And summer is the perfect time to fix either of those situations. Of course, once you’ve decided to visit a beach, the big question becomes where.

The obvious choices like California, Florida and Hawaii are always nice picks. But some unexpected destinations like Michigan and Delaware also pack some serious beachside punch.

So no matter where you live, or where you’re going, here are the 13 beaches you should make a point to hit this summer:

Asbury Park, New Jersey
Huntington Beach, California
Surfside, Florida
Waikiki, Hawaii
Juno Beach, Florida
Carolina Beach, North Carolina
Orange Beach, Alabama
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Siesta Key Beach, FL
Sleeping Bear Dunes, Michigan
Lanai, Hawaii
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Coney Island, New York