Which state has beaches like Florida?

There are five states lucky enough to have a coastline along the Gulf of Mexico, often referred to as the Gulf Coast. These states — Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida — attract millions of travelers each summer with promises of emerald waters and white-sand beaches.



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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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California has beautiful cliffs and great surfing. Beyond that, some of the best beaches in the world are in Florida. If you actually want to go in the water, keep in mind that even in Southern Cali the water at the hottest time of the year is not as warm as South Florida waters in the winter.

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When you think of the beach, you might envision escaping to a far-flung destination, but there are countless beautiful beaches with scenic sea views and top-notch amenities in the United States. There are prime shorelines in Hawaii, California and Florida as well as scores of options located in between.

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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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As of 2023, there are 4.6 crimes per 1,000 people and 21.9 property crimes in Texas. Florida Violent crime is down to 3.92 per 1,000 residents (1 in 255), while property crime is down to 17.46 per 1,000 residents (1 in 57), reflecting a downward trend. Winner: Florida wins here as it is safer than in Texas.

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Scuba diving, remarkable beaches and whale watching abound, the coast of California is cherished by swimmers, divers and boaters alike. Catalina Island also has some of the most coveted beaches off the Southern Californian coast.

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25 Best Beaches in the USA
  • Poipu Beach, Kauai, Hawaii.
  • Ocean City, Maryland.
  • Coronado Beach, San Diego, California.
  • Pope Beach, Lake Tahoe, California.
  • Clearwater Beach, Clearwater, Florida.
  • Harris Beach, Oregon.
  • Glass Beach, Port Townsend, Washington.
  • Oak Street Beach, Chicago, Illinois.


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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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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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