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- The United States is one of the top ten countries in the world when it comes to total coastline area, and the country's beaches are spread out over 30 states and four coasts: the Atlantic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Great Lakes.
- This incredible variety means the country has every kind of beach imaginable, and whether you're a beach bum or an adventure seeker, you're sure to find what you're looking for.
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Clearwater Beach, Florida
Kalaloch Beach, Olympic National Park, Washington
Sea Camp Beach, Cumberland Island, Georgia
Hanauma Bay Beach Park, Oahu, Hawaii
East Beach, Santa Barbara, California
Islanders Beach, Hilton Head, South Carolina
Coronado Beach, San Diego, California
Malaquite Beach, North Padre Island, Texas
Van Damme Beach, Mendocino Coast, California
Nags Head Beach, North Carolina
Ocean City Beach, Ocean City, Maryland
Ocracoke Beach, Ocracoke Island, North Carolina
Ogunquit Beach, Maine
Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Alabama
Saint Pete Beach, St. Pete, Florida
Siesta Beach, Siesta Key, Florida
South Ocean Beach, Assateque Island, Maryland
The Cove Beach, Cape May, New Jersey
North Manitou Island, Michigan
Atlantic City Beach, NJ
1000 Steps Beach, Laguna
El Matador Beach, Malibu
Huntington State Beach
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