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1. Clearwater Beach, Florida ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Kalaloch Beach, Olympic National Park, Washington ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Sea Camp Beach, Cumberland Island, Georgia

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4. Hanauma Bay Beach Park, Oahu, Hawaii

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5. East Beach, Santa Barbara, California

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6. Islanders Beach, Hilton Head, South Carolina

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7. Coronado Beach, San Diego, California

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8. Malaquite Beach, North Padre Island, Texas

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9. Van Damme Beach, Mendocino Coast, California

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10. Nags Head Beach, North Carolina

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11. Ocean City Beach, Ocean City, Maryland

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12. Ocracoke Beach, Ocracoke Island, North Carolina

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13. Ogunquit Beach, Maine

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14. Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Alabama

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15. Saint Pete Beach, St. Pete, Florida

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16. Siesta Beach, Siesta Key, Florida

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17. South Ocean Beach, Assateque Island, Maryland

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18. The Cove Beach, Cape May, New Jersey

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19. North Manitou Island, Michigan

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20. Atlantic City Beach, NJ

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21. 1000 Steps Beach, Laguna

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22. El Matador Beach, Malibu

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23. Huntington State Beach

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • 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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