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Travellers' Choice

Top 25 Beaches — United States

Yeah, we wish we were there, too. White sand, rugged coastlines, the works — these are the beaches that travellers say are the world's best.
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Siesta Beach
Siesta Key, Florida
  • “Pristine beach that never seems to end. Photographer's dream. A place in the sun that warrants returning again and again.”
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Ka'anapali Beach
Lahaina, Hawaii
  • “These western Maui beaches really are paradise”
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4
Pensacola Beach
Pensacola Beach, Florida
  • “Soft white sands”
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Clearwater Beach
Clearwater, Florida
  • “The sugar fine white sand is a trademark of this fabulous beach. Perfect for a day in the sun. You might even spot a dolphin or two playing on the horizon.”
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Cannon Beach
Cannon Beach, Oregon
  • “Wonderful beach walking and sunsets”
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Hollywood Beach
Hollywood, Florida
  • “A perfect beach”
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Litchfield Beach
Pawleys Island, South Carolina
  • “Family Friendly Beach with excellent waves”
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Napili Beach
Lahaina, Hawaii
  • “Worth a visit if you can't find parking at Kapalua”
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Lanikai Beach
Kailua, Hawaii
  • “My favourite place in the world”
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Santa Rosa Beach
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
  • “Absolutely beautiful!”
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Wailea Beach
Wailea, Hawaii
  • “Who couldn’t love Wailea”
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15
Ogunquit Beach
Ogunquit, Maine
  • “One of the most beautiful beaches in the northeast ”
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Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area
Puako, Hawaii
  • “Soft sand and gentle waters”
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18
Ruby Beach
Olympic National Park, Washington
  • “A Stunning Setting for a Wonderful Stroll on the Beach”
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Driftwood Beach
Jekyll Island, Georgia
  • “OMG - pictures, pictures, pictures”
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22
Asilomar State Beach
Pacific Grove, California
  • “Wonderful Time and Sunset at Asilomar State Beach”
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Manini'owali Beach (Kua Bay)
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
  • “Prettiest beach on the island but pretty crowded”
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Coronado Beach
Coronado, California
  • “There is something special about this beach”
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