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1. North Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Relaxing Beaches
North Beach
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2. Cypremort Point Beach, Louisiana ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Cypremort Point Beach, Louisiana
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What you are reading: Beaches in Louisiana This Weekend


3. Fontainebleau State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Fontainebleau State Park
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4. Grand Isle

Grand Isle
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5. Holly Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
Holly Beach
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6. White Sands Lake Day Beach

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
White Sands Lake Day Beach
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Although Louisiana is a coastal state, people are often surprised to realize that it contains many wonderful white sand beaches that are as beautiful as those in Florida and California.
  • The Cajun Riviera is what the locals call a stretch of sandy beaches that includes Holly Beach and Cypremort Beach.
  • Grand Isle, a barrier island on the Gulf of Mexico, is a popular destination for picnickers and holidaymakers, who come to enjoy its wide, sandy beach.

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