Best Beaches in the US

Siesta Beach

Known for powder‑white quartz sand and gentle Gulf waves, perfect for family fun.

Poipu Beach Park

Hawaii’s sunny South Shore gem with snorkeling coves and sea turtles.

Ka'Anapali Beach

Maui’s classic stretch with clear water, cliff diving, and resort access.

The Cove at La Jolla

Open until 12am

3.5

Small coastal cove with tide pools and snorkeling against dramatic cliffs.

Waikiki Gateway Park

4.5

Legendary Waikiki shoreline with gentle surf and Diamond Head views.

Clearwater Beach

Opens at 6:30am

4.5

Broad sugary sand and lively pier on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Driftwood Beach

Striking eroded oaks frame this quiet Georgia barrier shoreline.

Punalu'u Black Sand Beach

Opens at 6am

Unique volcanic black sand and frequent honu sightings.

Bahia Honda State Park

Opens at 8am

4.5

Tropical keys beach with turquoise water and coral reefs.

Ho'Okipa Beach Park

Opens at 5:30am

Maui’s storied windsurfing hotspot with powerful surf.

Sombrero Beach

Opens at 8am

Tranquil Florida Keys beach with picnicking and swimming.

Lanikai Beach

4.5

Powdery sand and calm turquoise waters ideal for kayaking.

Haystack Rock

Oregon’s landmark monolith rising from a scenic Pacific beach.

St Andrews State Park

Opens at 8am

0.0

Emerald waters and unspoiled shoreline in the Florida Panhandle.

Ft Lauderdale Beach

Open until 11:59pm

Urban palm‑lined beach with promenades and watersports.

Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area

Opens at 7am

4.5

Big white beach on Hawai‘i Island with great swimming.

Wai'anapanapa State Park

4.5

Maui’s dramatic black sand shore with sea caves and arches.

Santa Monica State Beach

4.0

Classic Southern California beach with pier attractions.

Panama City Beach

Closed today

Wide sandy stretch with clear Gulf waters and family fun.

Henderson Beach State Park

Opens at 7am

4.5

Natural dune habitats and soft quartz sand in Florida.

Sand Beach

Opens at 8am

Rugged Maine shore backed by cliffs in Acadia National Park.

St. Augustine Beach, FL

Historic Florida Atlantic Coast beach with gentle waves.

Coronado Center Beach

4.5

Wide San Diego shoreline with glittering sand and Hotel del Coronado.

Oval Beach

4.5

Michigan’s scenic Lake Michigan beach with dunes and clear water.

Ocean City Beach

4.0

Classic East Coast beach with boardwalk excitement.