Sun, Sand, and Splendor: Discover the 10 Best Beaches in the USA

Nothing says summer like a day at the beach. But with so many options, where do you plan your next trip?

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Dr. Beach has rounded up 10 of the best beaches to visit, and we can’t wait to sink our feet in the water and lay out on the sand.

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Discover the 10 Best Beaches in the USA

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Leave the hustle and bustle of Miami behind and venture out to St. George Island State Park. This white-sand beach is a great place to relax, bird watch, beach comb, and enjoy the ocean.

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2. Duke Kahanamoku Beach – Oahu, Hawaii

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Self-Guided Tours

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3. Coopers Beach – Southampton, New York

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Self-Guided Tours

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Sun, Sand, and Splendor: Discover the 10 Best Beaches in the USA

Nothing says summer like a day at the beach. But with so many options, where do you plan your next trip?

Dr. Beach has rounded up 10 of the best beaches to visit, and we can’t wait to sink our feet in the water and lay out on the sand.

Discover the 10 Best Beaches in the USA

Leave the hustle and bustle of Miami behind and venture out to St. George Island State Park. This white-sand beach is a great place to relax, bird watch, beach comb, and enjoy the ocean.

1. St. George Island State Park – Florida Panhandle

2. Duke Kahanamoku Beach – Oahu, Hawaii

Olympian and legendary surfer Duke Kahanamoku grew up swimming and surfing along Waikiki Beach.

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Named in his honor, Duke Kahanamoku Beach (and adjacent lagoon) brings a calm, simple beach experience to visitors and locals alike in Oahu.

3. Coopers Beach – Southampton, New York

Just a short trip out of the city, Coopers Beach is nestled along the south shore of Long Island.

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Lounge on its white sand, admire the mansions in the distance, and listen to the beach grass blowing in the wind. You’ll forget you’re even in New York.

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