Quick Summary:
- Some of the world's best beaches can be found in some very surprising places, and Alaska, despite being known as a frosty, snowy place, is home to some beautiful beaches that people of all ages can enjoy.
- In fact, Alaska has the unique distinction of having the longest coastline of any other state, with over 5,500 miles of coast in total.
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Black Sand Beach
Fort Abercrombie State Park
Schooner Beach
Yakutat Beach
The Homer Spit
Whittier Beach (Head of the Bay)
Captain Cook State Recreation Area
Kasilof River Beach
Bishop’s Beach
Outside Beach, Seldovia
Chena Lake Recreation Area
Rotary Beach
Petroglyph Beach State Historic Park
Nome Beaches
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