Best Beaches 2021: Hawaii, New York and North Carolina Top the List
With the summer already here, the beach is clearly a popular destination for Americans and everyone else for that matter. While there are great beaches all around the world, we also have some places worth visiting right here in the USA. If you want to pick the best beach possible for your next getaway, then check out this list of the 10 best beaches that were ranked by Dr. Beach.
This year’s list includes two beaches in Hawaii, North Carolina, and Florida and one each in New York, California, South Carolina and Massachusetts. Check out the “Best Beaches 2021” list below:
- 10. COAST GUARD BEACH, CAPE COD, MASSACHUSETTS
- 9. BEACHWALKER PARK, KIAWAH ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
- 8. CORONADO BEACH, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
- 7. CALADESI ISLAND STATE PARK, DUNEDIN CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
- 6. DUKE KAHANAMOKU BEACH, OAHU, HAWAII
- 5. LIGHTHOUSE BEACH, BUXTON, OUTER BANKS OF NORTH CAROLINA
- 4. ST. GEORGE ISLAND STATE PARK, FLORIDA PANHANDLE
Best Beaches 2021: Top 3
3. OCRACOKE LIFEGUARDED BEACH, OUTER BANKS OF NORTH CAROLINA
Ocracoke, once the home of Blackbeard the pirate, is still a special place—it is my favorite getaway beach. Here you will find some of the wildest beaches in the country. Big surf dominates in late summer so families with children may want to come earlier in the year. Don’t expect to play golf or stay at the Ritz; the main pursuits are swimming and beachcombing.
2. COOPERS BEACH, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW YORK
Coopers Beach is located on the south shore of Long Island, New York, shielded 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 wide, made of grainy white quartz sand. The beach is backed by large sand dunes covered by American beach grass interspersed with extravagant mansions. Some of the best beach access in the Hamptons exists on Coopers Beach; a snack bar serving lunch and drinks can be found here as well. However, it is a two hour ride from Manhattan and parking will cost you $50. So find a spot further away from the beach and walk, or even take an Uber there.
1. HAPUNA BEACH STATE PARK, BIG ISLAND HAWAII
This white coral sand beach resides in a landscape dominated by black lava flows. During the summer months, Hapuna is a perfect place to swim, snorkel or scuba dive in the crystal clear and clean waters, but big waves during the winter can generate powerful rip currents. Fortunately, there are well-trained lifeguards at this state park.
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