Not everyone in the Jerusalem area has a car, and that can make it difficult to get to the beach on a hot summer day. In Tel Aviv, for example, you'll have to get on another bus or taxi to get to the beach from the central bus station or the Arlozorov train station. But there are a few beaches that are right next to the bus station, one stop from Jerusalem:
Ashdod: The bus from jerusalem to Ashdod takes just a bit over an hour, and the central bus station is a short walk to the beach. Take the 438 or 448 bus from inside Jerusalem bus station tp get to the Mei Ami and Lido beaches.
Haifa: Take the train from Jerusalem's Malcha station to Haifa, and you have Hof Hacarmel a few steps from your train. Note that the bus trip is more than three hours, and requires a few transfers though.
Dead Sea: It's not the Mediterranean, but the Dead Sea is also a great day out. Take the 486 or 444 bus to Eilat, and get off at Ein Bokek, where the hotel district is. That trip is about two hours.
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