Top 10 Beaches in United States

Hanalei Bay

Kauai, Hawaii

Hanalei Bay Beach takes the number one spot in the 19th annual Top 10 Beaches ranking produced by coastal specialist Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, Director of Florida International University’s Laboratory for Coastal Research. Hanalei Bay is a fabulous white crescent-shaped sand beach that is believed by many residents and visitors alike to be the most attractive beach setting in Hawaii. The two-mile long strand is lined by palm trees with a backdrop of waterfalls and mountain peaks that range up to 4,000 feet high. One of the best views of the beach is from the Princeville Hotel, located on the high bluff to the east. The other end of this wide coral sand beach is attached by a high lava point that extends into the ocean. This landscape has been the motivation for many paintings and photo shoots.

Siesta Key

Sarasota, Florida

With some of the best, whitest sand in the world, this beach catches the attention of sand collectors from all over. Siesta Beach has clear, warm waters that serve for ideal swimming. The beach is hundreds of yards open in the shape of a crescent, due to anchoring of onshore rocks to the north and a unique underwater development of coral rock and caves, providing for great snorkeling and scuba diving. This beach is great for volleyball and other types of recreational fitness.

Coopers Beach

Southampton, New York

Coopers Beach is situated on the south shore of Long Island, New York, protected from the cold Labrador currents, in the beautiful village of Southampton. As the first “Gold Coast” in the country, Coopers Beach is hundreds of yards open, made of grainy white quartz sand. The beach is backed by large sand dunes sheltered by American beach grass, interspersed with large and extravagant mansions. Some of the best beach access in the Hamptons exists on Coopers Beach, and a snack bar serving lunch and drinks can be found here, as well.

Coronado Beach

San Diego, California

Coronado Beach is the toast of Southern California; it is a veritable oasis by the sea, measuring hundreds of yards wide. With its lush subtropical vegetation, exceptional Mediterranean climate, and fine sparkling sand, beach-goers assemble to this beach for great ship watching and the summer’s warm and mild surf. The local landmark, Hotel del Coronado, was built up over a hundred years ago, offering magnificent architecture and Old World elegance. Kings, sheiks, actors, and actresses have stayed at Hotel del Coronado, where food and drinks are served on the beach, and the hotel provides a enormous location for celebrities.