Best USA Beaches
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181. Tennessee Beach // Northern California
Fabrice Florin Tennessee Beach is located on the west side of the Marin Headlands in San Francisco's Marin County. It is named after the SS Tennessee, a ship which ran aground here in 1853 while trying to enter Golden Gate Bay. Though all 500 passengers on board escaped, its iron carcass can still be seen during the lowest tides of the month.
Only twenty minutes by road from downtown San Francisco, the… read more »
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182. Muir Beach // Northern California
Jesse Wagstaff Great for:- Surfing
Twenty-five kilometres from San Francisco, Muir Beach is the first beach you'll come across heading north into Marin County. One of the cleanest beaches in California according to official data, it is a part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
While not the longest of beaches, at around 300 metres in length, it is wide, at 60 metres. The broad sweep of dark sand is surrounded by rocky cliffs studded… read more »
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183. Half Moon Bay State Beach // Northern California
© David Mark Half Moon Bay State Beach has a total length of around 4 miles, and is officially comprised of four separate broad sand beaches. They are named Francis (Kelly) Beach, Venice Beach, Dunes Beach, and Roosevelt (Naples) Beach.
The Francis Beach section of Half Moon Bay State Beach lies at its southern end. A popular spot for picnics, it has public barbeque facilities. There is also a visitor centre that is open… read more »
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184. Pescadero State Beach // Northern California
Nick Amoscato Great for:- Fishing
A great all-round beach, Pescadero State Beach incorporates sands perfect for sunbathing with rocky cliffs, tidal pools, picnic facilities, and sites for shore fishing. The latter you might expect with a beach that takes its name from the Spanish for "the place to fish".
The beach covers a length of around a mile in total, divided into two areas separated by the creek that drains the Pescadero Marsh Nature Reserve, a… read more »
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185. Seabright Beach // Central California
Mike Fernwood Great for:- Surfing
Situated just along the coast from Main Beach and the boardwalk, Seabright Beach runs from the mouth of the San Lorenzo River to the entrance of Santa Cruz Harbour. The beach is accessed via the western end of East Cliff Drive, near the Museum of Natural History, and where there is free parking.
Seabright Beach is a wide stretch of richly-coloured sands that continue on for around 800 metres, with… read more »
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186. Miami Beach // South Florida
© Alex Gresbek Great for:- Swimming
Located on a barrier island, Miami Beach is a continuation to the north of the white sands that Miami's South Beach is famous for. Miami beaches are said to be the best in the USA, and arguably the most famous.
Miami Beach stretches from 21st to 45th Street and is a mecca for tourists, dog walkers, sunbathers and anyone wanting to see and be seen working on their tan..… read more »
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187. Sandy Neck Beach // Cape Cod
© M Z Set in the relative shelter of Cape Cod Bay, Sandy Neck Beach is a large, long beach with pebbly sand. In fact it is six miles long, and you can get an off-road permit for the 4x4 vehicle trails. Thse trails lead to the tip of the sandy spit and around the southside of the extensive sand dunes.
If you go for a walk on the beach, you will see… read more »
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188. Horseneck Beach // Massachusetts
LEONARDO DASILVA Great for:- Surfing
Horseneck Beach, located in Westport, is a popular two-mile stretch of sandy shoreline at the mouth of Buzzards Bay.
The beach is part of the larger Horseneck Beach State Reservation, which features sand dunes, salt marshes, and walking trails teeming with wildlife. The waves here are typically gentle, making it a great spot for swimming, while the steady winds attract kite surfers and sailors. The adjacent marshlands provide excellent birdwatching,… read more »
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189. Joseph Sylvia State Beach // Martha's Vineyard
MáVëRíC Great for:- Family
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Kitesurfing
This glorious Joseph Sylvia State Beach has soft white sand and shallow water and is one of the most popular public beaches on Martha's Vineyard (many of the beaches are privately owned or for residents only).
Stretching 5 miles between Oak Bluffs and Edgartown, this easterly facing beach is on a spit, accessed across a bridge. It's a local landmark and popular for jumping off into the Nantucket Sound waters below.… read more »
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190. Gunnison Beach // New Jersey
Richard Arthur Norton Great for:- Swimming
- Surfing
- Kitesurfing
Washed by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Gunnison Beach is a beach that is difficult to fault. It is situated within Fort Hancock and the Sandy Hook Proving Ground Historic District, part of Gateway National Recreation Area. Its views include those of Verrazano Narrows Bridge, connecting Staten Island and Brooklyn, New York. During the summer months there are even direct ferry services between Manhattan and Gunnison Beach, making it… read more »
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191. Coney Island Beach // New York
Great for:- Swimming
Brooklyn's iconic seafront is home to a generous stretch of sand backed by a boardwalk and vast array of amusements. This is the beach people instantly think about when you mention NYC beaches, and judging by the summer crowds it is the one they go to as well!
Only marginally less busy than nearby Rockaway, Coney Island beach is guaranteed to be jam-packed when the mercury hits the red. And… read more »
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192. Duxbury Beach // Massachusetts
John Phelan Great for:- Family
- Swimming
This impressive barrier beach stretches for over six miles along the Massachusetts coastline. Duxbury Beach is known for its mix of sand and pebbles, rolling dunes, and views of Cape Cod Bay. A classic New England seaside experience.
The beach is divided into a public section, accessible from Duxbury Beach Park, and a residents-only area further north, ensuring plenty of space for visitors to spread out and enjoy the natural… read more »
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193. Natural Bridges State Beach // Central California
David Merrett Great for:- Surfing
- Kitesurfing
Located at the end of West Cliff Drive, this sand beach is protected by its status as a 26-hectare California state park and marine reserve. Relatively sheltered, it is named after the natural archways that have formed over time in the rocks, of which only one now remains.
Its marine reserve status means there's a possibility of observing seals and California's famed sea otters, while tidal pools provide a way of… read more »
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194. Linda Mar Beach // Northern California
© jnickp Great for:- Surfing
You know a beach is going to be worthwhile when it has not one but two names! Pacifica State Beach is situated on the outskirts of San Francisco in California's San Mateo County. One of the most popular beaches to learn how to surf in the Bay area, it is known to surfers as Linda Mar Beach.
The largest, and also southernmost, beach in Pacifica, its reputation as a surfing… read more »
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195. John Pennekamp State Park // Florida Keys
Reinhard Link Great for:- Snorkeling
- Swimming
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, to give it its full name, is more than just a beach. In fact there are several beaches, all of which face into the calm waters of Key Largo Sound. That said, most of the park is underwater - it's actually the first undersea park in the U.S., established in 1963.
The first thing to point out about the park and the beaches is you… read more »
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