Heading To The Beach
I think we can all agree that one of the best days you can have is relaxing and hanging on the beach. However, not all beaches are created equal. The United states has over 90,000 beaches and some are far better than others. That's why we have compiled a list of 10 of the most beautiful beaches in the country & 10 of the worst, so you know where to go and where to avoid on your beach getaway.
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1. Maui's Wailea Beach, Hawaii
Wailea Beach, in Maui is full of stunning white sands and crystal clear water, all surrounded by luxury resorts and tropical vegetation. It's one of the most delightful places anywhere on earth.
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2. Santa Monica Beach
Santa Monica Beach is a perfect spot for travelers looking for a stunning beach in a great city. The steady breeze off the Pacific Ocean give you the perfect cool down on a hot summer day.
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3. Key West's South Beach
Key West's South Beach water has some of the widest range of blues. People enjoy it for its laid-back vibe and amazing sunsets.
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4. Crystal Beach in Destin, Florida
Crystal Beach has some of the most beautiful emerald waters and sugar-white sands you can find anywhere. Its calm, clear waters are perfect for swimming and all kinds of water sports to enjoy.
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5. Poipu Beach, Kauai, Hawaii
Poipu Beach in Kauai is known for its beautiful golden beach, clear blue water and great snorkeling. It's also a popular place for seeing Hawaiian monk seals and sea turtles.
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6. Siesta Key Beach
Siesta Key Beach has some top notch soft white sand. Families and beach-goers alike love its shallow shoreline.
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7. La Jolla Cove, California
La Jolla Cove is famous for its huge cliffs and clear blue waters teeming with marine life. Its fantastic scenery and opportunities for snorkeling and kayaking mark it as a must-visit.
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8. Napili Bay, Maui
The beach at Napili Bay features a bay of soft sand and calm, clear waters perfect for water activities. It kinda invites you in to curl up under the coconut trees for a brief nap in paradise.
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9. Hanauma Bay, Oahu, Hawaii
Hanauma Bay is a protected marine embankment with stunning coral reefs and vibrant marine life. It's a fantastic destination for nature lovers due it the snorkeling and scuba diving opportunities.
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10. South Padre Island, Texas
South Padre Island features wide, sandy beaches and warm, clear waters, perfect for all beach and water sports. Its relaxed and safe environment make it ideal for families.
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1. Coney Island, New York
Coney Island's beach is unfortunately often crowded and spoiled with litter. The area is notorious for contaminated water and doesn't quite hold the charm it once held.
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2. Santa Cruz Beach, California
Santa Cruz Beach is known for its crowded and sometimes rocky sand and chilly waters. It can also get very busy, making it hard to get a good spot sometimes.
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3. Ocean City, Maryland
Ocean City’s beach has become unreliable particularly in peak summer months. The crowds and occasional litter spoils the beach's natural beauty.
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4. Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach is often crowded and full of polluted water during peak tourist season. The heavy commercial development in the area has caused the beach to suffer.
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5. Long Beach, California
Long Beach is in a noisy, busy industrial area which ruins some of fun. The water can get polluted from all the nearby boat, and the beach is usually crowded.
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6. Galveston Beach, Texas
Galveston Beach is often criticized for its murky water and vast amounts of garbage. Due to the beach being in an industrial area, there are frequent algae blooms that wash up on shore.
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7. Daytona Beach, Florida
Daytona Beach’s reputation suffers from overcrowding and vehicles parking on the beach. The waves also tend to be quite big and the water freezing cold.
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8. The Jersey Shore, New Jersey
The beach has two major problems, overcrowding and garbage. There has been a ton of development in the area over the years and the beach can't keep up with the growing population.
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9. Asbury Park Beach, New Jersey
Asbury Park Beach feels gritty and the water quality is less than desirable. The once vibrate amusement park by the shore has slowly aged alongside the beach.
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10. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach has a reputation for its overly crowded, commercial beaches. The more it is developed and visited by tourists the more the beach suffers.
