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1. Clearwater Beach Clearwater, Florida
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Clearwater, which is located on a barrier island near Tampa on Florida’s Gulf Coast, boasts fine white sand and gorgeous water. Practical amenities also weigh heavily in the ranking. This beach has a lot of parking, as well as easy access for chair, umbrella and cabana rentals. One reveiw notes the beach “is very clean, with bathrooms and various places to wash the sand off your feet as you leave.”
02of 102. Ka’anapali Beach Lahaina, Hawaiiejs9/GettyKnown to have some of Maui’s best snorkeling, thisHawaiian beachtook home the number two spot for its cleanliness and natural beauty. As one recent TripAdvisor review points out, “Whales jumping in the distance becomes commonplace.” There’s also “an awesome Beachwalk with restaurants and resorts along the way,” a relaxing vibe, few crowds and spactacular sunsets.
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2. Ka’anapali Beach Lahaina, Hawaii
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Known to have some of Maui’s best snorkeling, thisHawaiian beachtook home the number two spot for its cleanliness and natural beauty. As one recent TripAdvisor review points out, “Whales jumping in the distance becomes commonplace.” There’s also “an awesome Beachwalk with restaurants and resorts along the way,” a relaxing vibe, few crowds and spactacular sunsets.
03of 103. Panama City Beach Panama City, FloridaTripAdvisorOnce known as a hot spot for Spring Breakers, this beach has changed its image over the past years after the town cracked down on drinking and open containers. Now, according toTripAdvisor, it’s touted as one of the top in the country, with 27 miles of swimming, snorkeling, dolphin-spotting, parasailing and jet skiing. “The most beautiful beach in the world, year-round,” a recent review reads. “The sand is pure white and water, crystal blue. Panama City Beach is definitely heaven on earth. You’ll love the beach and Pier Park offers plenty of shopping, places to eat, a grand movie theater and fun-filled entertainment.”
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3. Panama City Beach Panama City, Florida
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Once known as a hot spot for Spring Breakers, this beach has changed its image over the past years after the town cracked down on drinking and open containers. Now, according toTripAdvisor, it’s touted as one of the top in the country, with 27 miles of swimming, snorkeling, dolphin-spotting, parasailing and jet skiing. “The most beautiful beach in the world, year-round,” a recent review reads. “The sand is pure white and water, crystal blue. Panama City Beach is definitely heaven on earth. You’ll love the beach and Pier Park offers plenty of shopping, places to eat, a grand movie theater and fun-filled entertainment.”
04of 104. Saint Pete Beach Saint Pete, FloridaTripAdvisorLocated just 30 miles outside of Tampa Bay, thislaid-back beachis known for its powder white sand, and has easy access to chair and umbrella rentals. According to a recent review, its an “amazing time. What’s not to love?” In addition to “soft, silky” sand, the water is warm, and the low tide levels are good for kids. This spot makes for “an awesome weekend in a beautiful location with stunning sunsets, lovely food, the thing dreams are made of on vacation!”
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4. Saint Pete Beach Saint Pete, Florida
Located just 30 miles outside of Tampa Bay, thislaid-back beachis known for its powder white sand, and has easy access to chair and umbrella rentals. According to a recent review, its an “amazing time. What’s not to love?” In addition to “soft, silky” sand, the water is warm, and the low tide levels are good for kids. This spot makes for “an awesome weekend in a beautiful location with stunning sunsets, lovely food, the thing dreams are made of on vacation!”
05of 105. Pensacola Beach Pensacola, FloridaTripAdvisorLocated onSanta Rose Island, this beach is home to the Blue Angels Navy Flight squadron and is known for its photogenic fishing pier. A recent TripAdvisor reviewer wrote, “Love these white sand beaches! Awesome atmosphere and well behaved crowds,” noting it’s “not rowdy like other beaches.”
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5. Pensacola Beach Pensacola, Florida
Located onSanta Rose Island, this beach is home to the Blue Angels Navy Flight squadron and is known for its photogenic fishing pier. A recent TripAdvisor reviewer wrote, “Love these white sand beaches! Awesome atmosphere and well behaved crowds,” noting it’s “not rowdy like other beaches.”
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6. Siesta Beach Siesta Key, Florida
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7. Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area Puako, Hawaii
08of 108. St. Augustine Beach St. Augustine, FloridaTripAdvisorThisdog-friendly beachlocated on the northeast coast of Florida is known for its white sand dunes and shell hunting. “Loved walking the beach for miles in search of shell,” one user recalled. There’s also easy public access from numerous points and free public parking. “The beach seemed to be an endless expanse,” a recent review states. “We walked three miles round-trip search for shells, watching sea birds, people watching and chatting with fellow travelers. It was a sweet treat.”
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8. St. Augustine Beach St. Augustine, Florida
Thisdog-friendly beachlocated on the northeast coast of Florida is known for its white sand dunes and shell hunting. “Loved walking the beach for miles in search of shell,” one user recalled. There’s also easy public access from numerous points and free public parking. “The beach seemed to be an endless expanse,” a recent review states. “We walked three miles round-trip search for shells, watching sea birds, people watching and chatting with fellow travelers. It was a sweet treat.”
09of 109. Fort Lauderdale Beach Fort Lauderdale, Floridaddmitr/GettyIf you’re traveling to this beach, known for its more-than-file-mile-long coastline and old-school dining options, like Drunken Taco and the Elbow Room,TripAdvisor recommendsarriving early to grab a shaded spot under a palm tree. “The Fort Lauderdale beach offers something for everyone, from the fast life of the fit and fabulous to the more traditional sand castle fun of families with little kids,” one review states. “As you head south, [you’ll find] larger beaches and family-friendly areas for the kids to splash around and be loud.”
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9. Fort Lauderdale Beach Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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If you’re traveling to this beach, known for its more-than-file-mile-long coastline and old-school dining options, like Drunken Taco and the Elbow Room,TripAdvisor recommendsarriving early to grab a shaded spot under a palm tree. “The Fort Lauderdale beach offers something for everyone, from the fast life of the fit and fabulous to the more traditional sand castle fun of families with little kids,” one review states. “As you head south, [you’ll find] larger beaches and family-friendly areas for the kids to splash around and be loud.”
10of 1010. Driftwood Beach Jekyll Island, GeorgiaDavid Edwards / EyeEm / GettyThispicture-perfect beachis popular among tourists and locals alike, as its been the venue for many weddings and photoshoots. Due to erosion, the sand is home to large pieces of driftwood and trees, and TripAdvisor suggests you bring a camera in addition to a beach towel. “This is a wonder of nature,” one recent review reads. “To sit on one of the fallen branches of what was once a huge tree is so relaxing as you listen to the water and watch the waves. It can be tricky out here though and one has to be careful of the tide schedule.“For the full list of thebest beaches in the U.S.and the top25 beaches in the world, visit TripAdvisor.com.
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10. Driftwood Beach Jekyll Island, Georgia
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Thispicture-perfect beachis popular among tourists and locals alike, as its been the venue for many weddings and photoshoots. Due to erosion, the sand is home to large pieces of driftwood and trees, and TripAdvisor suggests you bring a camera in addition to a beach towel. “This is a wonder of nature,” one recent review reads. “To sit on one of the fallen branches of what was once a huge tree is so relaxing as you listen to the water and watch the waves. It can be tricky out here though and one has to be careful of the tide schedule.”
For the full list of thebest beaches in the U.S.and the top25 beaches in the world, visit TripAdvisor.com.
source: people.com
