1. Siesta Beach
Siesta Beach in Sarasota, Fla., rates as the top beach in the United
States, Siesta Beach, with its fine, white sand and clear, warm waters,
often makes the cut on Dr. Beach’s annual top beaches list, but this is
its first year in the No. 1 spot. For 2011 here is the list of top ten
best beaches of America according to coastal expert Stephen P.
Leatherman. “Dr. Beach,” as Leatherman is known, is the director of
Florida International University’s Laboratory for Coastal Research.
2. Coronado Beach
San Diego’s Coronado Beach makes the top 10 list for its lush
subtropical vegetation, Mediterranean climate and fine, sparkling sand.
3. Kahanamoku Beach
A shallow reef off Kahanamoku Beach in Oahu, Hawaii, protects this beach
from big waves, making it ideal for families with children.
4. Main Beach
Main Beach in East Hampton, N.Y., attracts wealthy summertime residents
because a centuries-old conservation easement protects the wide beach
and tall dunes.
5. Cape Hatteras
Cape Hatteras in the Outer Banks of North Carolina offers some of the
best board surfing on the East Coast. Other draws include a lighthouse,
fishing villages, beachcombing and excellent fishing.
6. St. George Island State Park
Winter tourists from up north tend to like St. George Island on
Florida’s panhandle because sunny days in the 50s and 60s can seem like
spring — but without the crowds. The area is known as the Forgotten
Coast because Florida’s winter tourists tend to flock to the warmer
beaches of south Florida.
7. Beachwalker Park
It’s a nature lover’s oasis on Beachwalker Park, on the south end of
Kiawah Island, S.C., just south of Charleston. The sand is compact
enough to ride bikes along the 10-mile long barrier island. The water
isn’t clear, but it is clean and provides for great seafood for
low-country cooking.
8. Coast Guard Beach
Coast Guard Beach in Cape Cod, Mass., slopes steeply into the water.
Swimmers tend to take quick, cooling dips in the ocean since summertime
water temperatures reach only 60 to 70 degrees.
9. Waimanalo Bay Beach Park
The long, white beach at Waimanalo Beach Park on Hawaii’s Oahu island
slopes gently into the water, offering lots of opportunity for water
recreation.
10. Cape Florida State Park
Cape Florida State Park in Key Biscayne, Fla., offers clear water, gentle surf and fine, white coral sand.
Source :- http://worldtoptenthings.blogspot.in/2011/09/top-10-best-swimming-beaches-in-united.html
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