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Come visit me!!! Jk. I vote Cali but I've only driven through NY. Never seen NYC.

I like Boston for East coast and San Francisco for West.

@Bookworm: I would also consider some place you can fly non-stop to (not having to deal with layovers)

@Bookworm: Houston has more direct flights anyway (we live in Houston and travel a lot). There are direct flights on United and Southwest to most major cities so you should be good!

ETA: It's still pretty cold in Chicago, Boston and NYC in March. Something to consider with a LO. More bundling!

the cherry blossoms are in bloom in late March in DC, so if your break is then that's a lovely thing to see! I've lived in both DC and NYC and actually prefer DC over NYC (most people find that surprising!)--it's a little smaller and more manageable, but depending on where you're staying NYC can be a little easier to get around--ie, subway stops are closer together, trains come more frequently, it's a little more walkable because there's just more stuff in general. parts of DC can be like ghost towns on the weekend because the downtown is more business oriented, whereas in most NYC neighborhoods there's a mix of business and residential buildings. but I also think DC might be less overwhelming for a trip with a lo than NYC, plus in DC all the museums and the zoo are free!

I love both DC and NYC. Just keep in mind that the Northeast is still pretty cold in March. We can have snow even into late March. If you don't mind the cold, both are awesome places to visit!

DC! There are so many free things to do here!

I vote DC or a beach- and as far as beach bod goes, I don't know that many places are that warm in March for sunbathing... They are more "warm enough for shorts" but i wouldnt want to lay out, ya know?
You mentioned affordable, and I feel like NYC is so pricey.

I'm in DC and think you should come here
If you want beach, you could also spend a couple days in the city and then drive a couple hours to the Maryland Eastern Shore. It might be more "walking along the beach without swimming" weather, but it's an option. (There's also Annapolis or Kent Island or St. Michael's if you want to be around the water).

I'd also recommend checking out the website airbnb.com as an alternate to booking a hotel, as it can be much cheaper, and may be more convenient with a child (i.e., you can look for places with laundry facilities, you'd likely have a full kitchen, you could get multiple rooms if you wanted, etc.). (Hell, if you come to DC, you can stay at my house!