What state in the US has the nicest beaches?

Hawaii is home to many of the best beaches in the US, but Makena Beach State Park, at the south end of Wailea, is a wild, seemingly endless expanse of golden sand and turquoise water that feels more secluded than its crowded neighbors.



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1. St. George Island State Park, Florida: The No. 1 beach in the United States, which is on the Gulf of Mexico, has miles of pristine sand.

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Best Beaches in the U.S. for 2023
  • Miami Beach.
  • St. Augustine.
  • Cape May.
  • Hilton Head.
  • The Hamptons.
  • Big Sur.
  • Ogunquit.
  • Nantucket.


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6 Places with the Bluest Water in the U.S.
  1. Blue Hole – Santa Rosa, New Mexico. ...
  2. Chena Hot Springs – Fairbanks, Alaska. ...
  3. Las Olas Beach – Fort Lauderdale, Florida. ...
  4. Grand Lake – Grand Lake, Colorado. ...
  5. La Jolla Cove & Sail Bay – San Diego, California. ...
  6. Lake Conway – Edgewood, Florida.


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Pink sand beaches are a rarity; there are only a few in the world. Luckily, California's Pfeiffer Beach is one of them. So what makes the sand here so colorful? It gets its beautiful tint from garnet in the cliffs surrounding the beach.

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This year, St. George Island State Park—on a barrier island near the Florida Panhandle—was named the number 1 beach in the United States in Dr. Beach's annual Best Beaches awards, which is published just in time for Memorial Day Weekend.

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Hawaii is home to many of the best beaches in the US, but Makena Beach State Park, at the south end of Wailea, is a wild, seemingly endless expanse of golden sand and turquoise water that feels more secluded than its crowded neighbors.

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Clearwater Beach, Florida — One of the Most Famous Beaches in the US. Clearwater Beach is definitely one of the most dream-worthy white sand beaches in the US. Located on a barrier island, this beach features a gorgeous 2.5-mile stretch of white sand.

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La Jolla Cove - San Diego, California Not to be outdone, the West Coast boasts its own blue water paradise with La Jolla Cove. Located in southern California, the beach is part of the San Diego La Jolla Underwater Park Ecological Reserve.

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Malibu, California Malibu is the most expensive beach in the United States. Do you want a home in a small coastal town near one of the United States' biggest cities?

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Naples, Florida Out of 145 oceanside beach towns, Naples, Florida, took the top spot with its sunny weather and low crime rate. Located on Florida's Paradise Coast along the Gulf of Mexico, the town offers lots to see and do, including pristine, white-sand beaches and day trips to nearby Everglades National Park.

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1. Baía do Sancho, Fernando de Noronha, Brazil: Baía do Sancho may not be easy to reach, but it is the world's best beach, according to a 2023 ranking from Tripadvisor.

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25 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World
  • Saud Beach, Philippines.
  • Elafonissi Beach, Greece.
  • Nungwi Beach, Tanzania.
  • Hanalei Bay, Hawaii.
  • Copacabana, Brazil.
  • Cape Le Grand National Park, Australia.
  • Grayton Beach, Florida.
  • Sotavento Beach, Spain.


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Stretching across five Florida counties on the Gulf of Mexico, the Emerald Coast boasts sparkly, silky soft sand as far as the eye can see. Locals of the coast and visitors are lucky to enjoy the highest sand quality in the world.

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Beaches With Clear Water: The Best in the United States
  • Waimea Bay Beach Park, Hawaii. ...
  • Crandon Park Beach, Florida. ...
  • Assateague Island, Maryland and Virginia. ...
  • Clearwater Beach, Florida. ...
  • Carmel Beach, Carmel by The Sea, California. ...
  • Cannon Beach, Oregon. ...
  • Lake Tahoe, California and Nevada. ...
  • Clear Water, Clear Skies, Good Times.


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In summary, Hawaii offers stunning natural beauty, a laid-back lifestyle and lower cost of living, while California boasts vibrant cities, a strong job market and excellent entertainment options. Consider your priorities – if you want island living, Hawaii may be your ideal match.

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Seven locations in Hawaii are among the top 25 beaches in the United States, according to TripAdvisor's 2019 Travelers' Choice Awards, but Florida put 10 on the list and claimed the No. 1 spot. The top-finishing Hawaii beach was Kaanapali on Maui at No. 2, while Waikiki was ranked 20th.

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There is an ongoing debate about which beach is the oldest in the US, but there is a general consensus that puts St. Augustine Beach, Florida; Sound View Beach, Massachusetts; and Revere Beach, Massachusetts, as the oldest beaches in the US.

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What is the oldest public beach in the United States? Celebrated as the first public beach in America, Revere Beach, with its noisy arcades and famous fried food, served as a cheap and easy escape from downtown Boston for over a century.

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