Best USA Beaches

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Contents
  1. Cherry Grove Beach
  2. Holden Beach
  3. Crescent Beach
  4. Lone Ranch Beach
  5. Stonefield Beach
  6. Moolack Beach
  7. Nye Beach
  8. Short Sand Beach
  9. Rockaway Beach
  10. Goddard Memorial State Park Beach
  11. Frank Moody State Beach
  12. Edisto Beach
  13. Folly Beach
  14. Seabrook Island Beach
  15. Virginia Beach
  16. USA beach map

The Best U.S. Beaches...

  • 256. Cherry Grove Beach // South Carolina

    Cherry Grove Beach
    Rain0975
    Great for:
    • Fishing
    • Surfing

    Cherry Grove Beach is a small stretch of sandy beach between North Myrtle beach and Little River on the North / South Carolina. It has a rich history of local landmarks and there is plenty to do on and around the beach. If you want to enjoy fishing or golf, you will fit right in because they are very popular here. The best spot for fishing is on the Cherry… read more »

  • 257. Holden Beach // North Carolina

    Holden Beach
    5chw4r7z
    Great for:
    • Fishing
    • Surfing

    Holden Beach lies at the eastern end of a long thin barrier island separated from the mainland by the Intracoastal Waterway. Easily reached by car, Holden Beach has been voted one of the best family beaches anywhere in the US.

    Its soft sands are a great space for having some fun in the sun, while its Atlantic waves are perfect for a quick swim. Surfboards, paddleboards, boats and bikes can all… read more »

  • 258. Crescent Beach // Oregon

    Crescent Beach
    © rFonz

    Crescent Beach is a secluded beach within Ecola State Park. Located between Ecola and Chapman Points, its wide dark sands are reached via the 3.2-kilometre Crescent Beach Trail. Along the way, you'll encounter a small waterfall, and also the possibility of elk. The beach itself is known to be used by populations of seals and sealions, while migrating gray and killer whales can sometimes be seen in deeper waters.

    In addition… read more »

  • 259. Lone Ranch Beach // Oregon

    Lone Ranch Beach
    Joe Mabel

    Lone Ranch Beach lies roughly ten kilometres north of Brookings in southern Oregon, and is part of the Samuel H Boardman State Scenic Corridor. A fantastic area of coastline for nature lovers and those seeking a little tranquillity, the sea stacks here are a favourite with photographers too.

    When it comes to food, its best to bring a picnic, and then take advantage of the picnic benches and fire ring. To… read more »

  • 260. Stonefield Beach // Oregon

    Stonefield Beach
    Visitor7

    Close to Newport, Stonefield Beach is as wild and undeveloped as Oregon beaches get. Cared for by the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department, it is a quiet beach that runs for just a couple of hundred yards or so before being bounded by Ten Mile Creek.

    The sand of Stonefield Beach is broken up by eruptions of natural rock – ancient lava flows some 40 million years old. They make… read more »

  • 261. Moolack Beach // Oregon

    Moolack Beach
    Jonathan Mueller
    Great for:
    • Surfing

    Moolack Beach lies approximately four miles north of Newport, Lincoln County. Entirely undeveloped, it then stretches for a further five miles of sand, although the beach's width and evenness is highly variable, since the sand is built up and then taken away naturally over the seasons.

    Taking its unusual name from the word for elk in the Chinook Jargon native American language, it is bounded by Yaquina Head Lighthouse at its… read more »

  • 262. Nye Beach // Oregon

    Nye Beach
    Great for:
    • Fishing
    • Surfing

    Nye Beach is located within the bounds of the city of Newport, Lincoln County, within a district sharing its name. As a result, there are plenty of places to eat, stay, shop, and even rent sports equipment including surf boards.

    Nye Beach attracts a diverse crowd. As well as surfers, a fair number of beachcombers and tidal pool enthusiasts also visit. Swimming is not uncommon, especially during the summer months when… read more »

  • 263. Short Sand Beach // Oregon

    Short Sand Beach
    Ryan Harvey
    Great for:
    • Surfing

    A two-hour drive from Portland, Short Sand Beach is anything but short, running in a continuous ribbon of sand for somewhere over four miles. Located within Oswald West State Park, it's popular with both surfers and body boarders, who call it Shorty's. They come for the shorebreak off Smuggler's Cove, which protected by jutting arms of the surrounding cliffs, offers relatively consistent waves throughout the year.

    To reach Short Sand Beach… read more »

  • 264. Rockaway Beach // Oregon

    Rockaway Beach
    Paul Hamilton

    Rockaway Beach lies on Oregon's north Pacific coast close to Portland. And while the PR agencies have coined the phrase "where the mountains meet the sea" to describe it, we're far more interested with the almost white sands that seem to stretch for eternity here.

    Measure them, and they come out at a mere seven miles, which unsurprisingly means the beach remains uncrowded despite the fact there are plenty of places… read more »

  • 265. Goddard Memorial State Park Beach // Rhode Island

    Goddard Memorial State Park Beach
    Joe Bar
    Great for:
    • Family
    • Swimming

    Goddard Memorial State Park Beach sits on the northern side of the club-shaped peninsula pushing into Greenwich Bay from the south. This sand beach is widest at its midpoint, where there's parking and public access, before narrowing to either side.

    Backed by dense woodland, Goddard Memorial State Park Beach has a total length of a little over half a mile. Well-known as a swimming beach, facilities range from restrooms to public… read more »

  • 266. Frank Moody State Beach // Rhode Island

    Frank Moody State Beach
    Swampyank
    Great for:
    • Swimming

    Set within the Lincoln Wood's State Park, just to the north of Providence, this lakeside beach is actually one of the most popular in Rhode Island.

    Great for swimming, sunbathing and fishing,the beach has plenty of sand and is equipped with showers, restrooms, and a concession stand.

    Frank Moody beach is named after a local lifeguard and water safety instructor in recognition for his 60+ years of dedication to his job and… read more »

  • 267. Edisto Beach // South Carolina

    Edisto Beach
    Meredith Harris
    Great for:
    • Fishing
    • Surfing
    • Kitesurfing

    Edisto Beach is the name of both the beach and the surrounding town of around 400 residents, most of whom commute from here. A vacation spot since the 1920s, today Edisto Beach is one of just a handful of largely uncommercialised, family-friendly beaches located in the region.

    Although only stretching a few metres back, the beach runs uninterrupted for around four miles, from the mouth of Big Bay Creek to the… read more »

  • 268. Folly Beach // South Carolina

    Folly Beach
    Great for:
    • Fishing
    • Surfing

    Folly Beach and County Park is beautifully located between the Atlantic and the Folly River on a 12-square-mile barrier island south of Charleston, South Carolina.

    There are six miles of sandy beaches for surfing, kayaking, swimming and walking and the sunsets are breathtaking. The family-friendly beaches are wild and unspoilt with access points on every block. This gorgeous sandy beach has lifeguards, a boardwalk and wheelchair-accessible ramp. Visitors can rent… read more »

  • 269. Seabrook Island Beach // South Carolina

    Seabrook Island Beach
    © Denton Harryman
    Great for:
    • Swimming

    Featuring two championship golf courses, a tournament-ready tennis centre, full service equestrian centre, and a fitness and aquatics complex, this seaside spot, 30 minutes' outside Charleston is primed for action-packed adventurers. 

    And of course, there are the unspoilt beaches too - this barrier island is home to two beautiful sweeps of sand - Pelican Beach and North Beach. Both of them offer sunshine, beautiful views, and hours of enjoyment. However,… read more »

  • 270. Virginia Beach // Virginia

    Virginia Beach
    © Bruce Emmerling
    Great for:
    • Fishing
    • Surfing
    • Kitesurfing

    The pinnacle of Virginia's seaside attractions, Virginia Beach Oceanfront is comprised of a sweep of almost three miles of golden sand where Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean.

    The record holder for the longest pleasure beach in the world, it is home to a number of annual events including the East Coast Surfing Championships. As you might imagine, the surfing conditions are some of the best on this side of the… read more »