Had an awesome trip to Thailand years ago and want to climb on a tropical beach again with my family. I'm sure the Mediterranean would be awesome but might not fit my dirt bag budget. What else should i consider?

You peaked... someplace had to be the best.

how can you be so sure it's the best??? Where else have you been that's worth considering? Think cheap travel too, anything in Mexico

Other options are Mallorca, Kalymnos, Costa Del Sol of Spain, Finale Italy, and perhaps that new area in Turkey, though I'm not sure how many miles that is from the beach. The only thing where you walk everywhere is Kalymnos, and then its limited in what you get with walking.

I'm sure because I spent 23 years searching for second place.

I just spent 4 months in Mexico and found for beach bummin it you can't beat the Oaxacan coast. Try Puerto Escondido or mazunte. Near Oaxaca City, 6 hour van ride from the coast there are several good sport crags. If you're in Oaxaca check out the climbing gym/ hostel Muro Mondragon. The owner Carlos will hook you up with the beta.

"I'm with you fellers!" Del Mar

I used to go to San Carlos Son. It has been one of those type places cheep close with a variety of fun free activities. I am sure it has changed a lot but I'll bet it still has it's charm

My camp on the beach Photo: Olaf Mitchell Submitted By: Olaf Mitchell on Jul 4, 2012

Olaf Mitchell bouldering down the beach from camp. Photo: Mat Submitted By: Olaf Mitchell on Jul 4, 2012

a wealth of moderate mountain bike trails and paths Photo: Olaf Mitchell Submitted By: Olaf Mitchell on Jul 4, 2012

beach bummin' Photo: Jill Phillips Submitted By: Olaf Mitchell on Jul 4, 2012

try Rio de Janiero. a bit rough around the edges for a family trip, but certainly beach and climbing.

what about the carribean, cuba, puerto rico or indonesia someplace?