Top 10 Beaches in America from Dr Beach, 2009
You can see the previous years Top Ten Beaches for 2008 and the Top 10 Beaches for 2007.
Dr. Beach (Dr. Stephen Leatherman) is the Director of the Laboratory Coastal Research at the Florida International University. He takes into account the water and sand quality, plus safety, facilities and environmental management when he settles on the Top Ten American Beaches each year.
This year, the Top 10 Beaches are:
Hanalei Bay – Kauai, Hawaii
With a sandy beach in front of mountains and cliffs, Hanalei Bay is one of the most beautiful spots in Hawaii.
Siesta Beach – Sarasota, Florida
White sand beaches are what set Siesta beach apart from many others. The subtropical climate doesn’t hurt either.
Coopers Beach – Southampton, New York
Southampton is one of the oldest settlements in NY, so you will be sure to also have some history along with your beach.
Coronado Beach – San Diego, California
A beach in Southern California. Do I need to say more?
Hamoa Beach – Maui, Hawaii
Another beach from Hawaii, but from Maui. Hamoa Beach is surrounded by cliffs and thick vegetation. Also there is an island just off shore (Alau island) with coconuts growing on it.
Main Beach – East Hampton, New York
Located at the end of Long Island, you are sure to enjoy both the beach and the Village of East Hampton.
Cape Hatteras – Outer Banks of North Carolina
The Outer Banks are a great place to get away from a lot of the commercialized beaches that you find in other parts of North Carolina.
Cape Florida State Park – Key Biscayne,Florida
You can do most anything at Key Biscayne, Florida; swimming, snorkeling, walking, fishing, anything you can think of (within reason).
Coast Guard Beach – Cape Cod, Massachusetts
One of the favorite tourist beaches in Cape Cod, Coastguard beach has no parking. You have to take a shuttle from a parking lot.
Beachwalker Park – Kiawah Island, South Carolina
With 11 miles of beach located on a barrier island, you will be sure to enjoy Beachwalker Beach in South Carolina.
These beaches have all been on the Top Ten list before, but in different orders. Do you have any comments about beaches on this list, or ones that you think should have been? Let us know in the comments.
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Posted on January 18, 2010 - Filed Under Beach and Vacation Travel Tips and Help, Beaches to go See, Recommended Beaches and Places
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Dr. Beach..I like that name. Almost as good as RumShopRyan.:)
I live just down the road from Siesta Key in sunny Bonita Springs, FL. While Siesta is grand and has some of the softest sand I have ever felt, I would have to put Lovers Key ahead of it. Lovers Key is a state park, void of any homes, hotels or condos. It is pure nature and old school Florida.
That’s all I have. I could brag on my SWFL area for ever. Great post. Cheers!