Best USA Beaches

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Contents
  1. Coronado Beach
  2. Santa Cruz Main Beach
  3. Capitola Beach
  4. Fort Zachary Taylor Beach
  5. Navarre Beach
  6. Waikīkī Beach
  7. Little Beach
  8. Secret Beach
  9. Napili Beach
  10. Marconi Beach
  11. Mayflower Beach
  12. Lighthouse Beach
  13. Lucy Vincent Beach
  14. East Hampton Beach
  15. Boca Grande Beach
  16. USA beach map

The Best U.S. Beaches...

  • 106. Coronado Beach // Southern California

    Coronado Beach
    ashleytheartist2002
    Great for:
    • Family
    • Swimming
    • Surfing

    Consistently voted one of America's finest beaches, Coronado Beach is a long sandy stretch on the outskirts of San Diego. The main Central Beach runs along Ocean Boulevard from the Hotel del Coronado to Sunset Park. An area near Sunset Park is set aside for dog owners to bring their dogs to play on what is known locally as Dog Run Beach. There is parking near the Coronado Hotel.

    The beach… read more »

  • 107. Santa Cruz Main Beach // Central California

    Santa Cruz Main Beach
    David Merrett
    Great for:
    • Fishing
    • Swimming
    • Surfing

    Santa Cruz Main Beach is also known as Boardwalk Beach because it sits in front of the boardwalk amusement park. Dating from 1907, it contains the historic Big Dipper rollercoaster, a swimming pool, mini golf, and restaurants among its attractions.

    On the opposite side of the municipal wharf from Cowell Beach, Main Beach faces south and stretches on to the mouth of the San Lorenzo River. Despite its size, Main Beach… read more »

  • 108. Capitola Beach // Central California

    Capitola Beach
    Dale Cruse
    Great for:
    • Fishing
    • Surfing

    Often voted one of the top ten beaches on the US West Coast, this beach of fine sand lies at the northern end of Monterey Bay. It sits in front of the almost-neon homes of the village of Capitola, where you can also find a good choice of restaurants and shops. Very popular on sunny summer days when lifeguards are on duty, Capitola Beach is a south facing beach… read more »

  • 109. Fort Zachary Taylor Beach // Florida Keys

    Fort Zachary Taylor Beach
    © Chris Schieman
    Great for:
    • Family
    • Snorkeling
    • Fishing
    • Swimming

    Set on the western tip of Key West, Fort Zachary Taylor is Florida's most southerly state park. It is also home to what is highly regarded as Key West's best beach.

    A stretch of near-white coral sand, lapped by the clear blue waters of the what feels like the Caribbean Sea make this spot is idyllic. The look is completed by a backdrop of palm trees and Australian pines, making it… read more »

  • Navarre Beach
    The222
    Great for:
    • Snorkeling
    • Fishing

    Near the northwestern tip of Florida's panhandle lies Navarre Beach, just east of Pensacola. This beach offers simplicity in its natural setting, with white sands and the warm waters of the Gulf. In addition to the beautiful beach, you will find bike trails and picnic tables, perfect for relaxing with family and friends.

    For those looking for some water based activities there is Navarre Family Watersports. Here you can hire kayaks,… read more »

  • 111. Waikīkī Beach // Oahu

    Waikīkī Beach
    © skeeze
    Great for:
    • Family
    • Swimming
    • Surfing

    The calm blue waters and two miles of pristine white sands attract millions of visitors to Waikiki Beach each year. Tourists flock to the shores for the mellow ocean and year-round, nice temperatures.

    Waikiki Beach offers something for everyone. Swimming, surfing, dining, shopping, and live events are just a few of the highlights. 

    On one side of the shore, you have the beautiful ocean while the other side is overlooked by high-rises… read more »

  • 112. Little Beach // Maui

    Little Beach
    dronepicr

    Little Beach is so called, not only because it is fairly small, but because it is next door to the longest beach on Maui's south coast - Big Beach. Both are beautiful stretches of golden sand backed by the near-pristine tropical greenery of Makena State Park, it's just the scale is different... well mostly that.

    Perhaps what Little Beach is most famous for is the fact it is Maui's best-known… read more »

  • 113. Secret Beach // Kauai

    Secret Beach
    dronepicr

    The western end of Kauapea Beach is known as Secret Beach or just "Secrets" by locals. At high tide these two neighbouring sandy coves are separated by a rocky outcrop.

    Secret Beach is a frequent feature on lists of Hawaii's best beaches, and its golden sands, secluded location and scenic outlook to Moku’ae’ae Island make it a real gem.

    Backed by steep cliffs covered in lush vegetation, the only… read more »

  • 114. Napili Beach // Maui

    Napili Beach
    CJ Anderson
    Great for:
    • Family
    • Swimming

    The white sloping sands of Napili Bay Beach are often lined with beach blankets and umbrellas, providing tourists the ideal area for tanning and relaxation. It is also one of the top swimming destinations in Maui as the waters are often calm and the perfect temperature for diving right in.

    As you look across the ocean, you may spot the area where the outer reefs protect the shore from the Pacific… read more »

  • 115. Marconi Beach // Massachusetts

    Marconi Beach
    |vv@ldzen|
    Great for:
    • Swimming
    • Surfing

    Named for the Italian wireless inventor, Guglielmo Marconi, Marconi Beach is part of the Cape Cod National Seashore. It was from this location that Marconi sent a message from President Theodore Roosevelt to King Edward VII of the United Kingdom from this location. This was the first transatlantic radio transmission from the United States back in 1903.

    Marconi Beach provides views of the Atlantic Ocean, the Cape Cod Bay, and the… read more »

  • 116. Mayflower Beach // Cape Cod

    Mayflower Beach
    Kenneth C. Zirkel
    Great for:
    • Family
    • Swimming
    • Surfing

    Located in the mid-Cape, Mayflower beach is off of Dunes Road in Dennis. The views from the tidal flats during low tide allow for some great photos, and the sunsets can be pretty amazing. The beach is large with lifeguards and plenty of room for games. You will find public restrooms, a boardwalk, a picnic area, and parking as well.

    You can stay in a variety of accommodations from little… read more »

  • 117. Lighthouse Beach // Martha's Vineyard

    Lighthouse Beach
    Massachusetts Office Of Travel & Tourism

    Looking out over the Edgartown Outer Harbor toward Chappaquiddick Island, Lighthouse Beach has warm waters in the summer and splendid views. One of the main attractions is the Lighthouse, which many people come to see. The beach is otherwise pretty quiet and a great spot to enjoy the views of sailboats in the harbor and the ocean.

    The lighthouse itself is one of five on the island of Martha's Vineyard.… read more »

  • 118. Lucy Vincent Beach // Martha's Vineyard

    Lucy Vincent Beach
    N. Friedler
    Great for:
    • Surfing

    Located near Chilmark on the island of Martha's Vineyard, Lucy Vincent beach is a beautiful stretch of golden sand that runs along the Atlantic coast. Sadly, unless you are a resident or renting a house in town, you cannot access this beach from June 1 through September 15. Beach passes are required during that time.

    The beach was originally owned by the town librarian, Lucy Vincent, and upon her death… read more »

  • 119. East Hampton Beach // New York

    East Hampton Beach
    Nicole Mayone
    Great for:
    • Swimming
    • Surfing
    • Kitesurfing

    Main Beach is on the eastern edge of Long Island in East Hampton, New York. This prisitine shoreline has sand which is soft and stretches endlessly between the dunes and the waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

    There's plenty to do at this upmarket location. You can rent surfboards, kayaks, or paddle boards or even take a lesson if you are just learning. There are lifeguards to make sure that you… read more »

  • 120. Boca Grande Beach // South Florida

    Boca Grande Beach
    © dpexcel
    Great for:
    • Fishing

    Boca Grande Beach is somewhat of an underrated beach destination on Gasparilla Island on Florida's west coast. Bathed by the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, this upmarket resort has a laid-back ambience and old-world charm that's great for families. Couples looking for a romantic escape with a difference will also enjoy time here.

    The light-coloured sands of Boca Grande Beach are accessed via several points on 19th… read more »