The concept of a «good beach» includes many components. Professor, Florida International University, Stephen RS, also known as Dr. Beachuses about 50 criteria for assessing the quality of beaches throughout the country. In recent years, for example, he assigns additional points to beaches where Smoking is prohibited, arguing that not only the fact that cigarette butts are harmful to the environment, but also the fact that they can spoil the mood of the beach lovers. According to him, safety and environmental problems are among the most important factors.
The rating from Steven Letterman walked the beaches in Florida, new York, Massachusetts, California, and in the two Carolinas, North and South.
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The first beach in our ranking boasts the whitest beaches with fine sand and pleasant. It is clean, warm water near the shore is perfect for swimming. The beach stretching for hundreds of meters has the shape of a Crescent. It is great for games such as volleyball, and other sports.
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The beach at Kapalua Bay, the splash in clear blue waters. The coastal area is protected by two headlands, formed by a lava flow, chilled once upon a time the sea waves. Sandy beach with shallow coral (composition, not color) sand as you progress further into the water and turns into a rocky bottom where you can see vibrant coral, which attracts vivid tropical fish. You can buy food to fish, to rent equipment for snorkeling on the North side of the beach and take an unforgettable holiday in the company of sociable (but silent) marine life.
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Town Ocracoke is a destination for those who like sleek rest of the system «all inclusive». Here you will find one of the best wild beaches in the country. In late summer it is filled with followers of the surfing, so visitors with children should plan their trip at an earlier date.
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On this beach with emerald green waters hardly touched by civilization, so great sand dunes still dominate the landscape. While amenities like great restaurants and residential areas are near the coast. Many people prefer to stay in tents in this beautiful state Park where there is also a prilisnya lakes and freshwater bodies.
This beach is located on the South shore of long island. It is protected from the cold Labrador currents, so there comfortable to swim. The beach has large sand dunes covered with American beach grass. Between them, here and there, you can see extravagant mansions. There is also a snack bar serving lunch and drinks.
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This beach can be reached by bike or bus from the visitor Center Salt Pond. The beach was formed where a sand spit attached to the glacial cliffs. The sand here is quite rough, so the beach has a relatively steep descent into the water. The picturesque old coast guard station is still on top of the ice cliffs. From there you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Gulf of Nauset Spit. In the water, unfortunately, you a lot of time to spend, as its temperature reaches 18-20 degrees Celsius.
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To sunbathe on the beaches of Caladesi island, travelers will have to use the pedestrian ferry, private boat or simply to prepare for a long walk on Clearwater Beach (because the island is quite fake Caladesi island). White beach Park consists of a crystalline quartz sand, soft and pleasant at the water’s edge, inviting to a dip in the sparkling clear waters. If you decide to kayak and canoe through the mangrove swamp, you might be able to see great blue herons and other beautiful birds that frequent this Park.
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This coral sand beach is located in a landscape dominated by black lava flows. In the summer months, Hapuna is the perfect place to swim, both conventional and underwater, in the crystal clear waters, but in winter the water to climb is not advisable, as the waves in winter can easily carry into the ocean. Fortunately, this state Park has well-trained lifeguards.
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It is a true oasis by the sea with a width of hundreds of meters. Due to the subtropical vegetation, unique Mediterranean climate and fine sparkling sand, vacationers flock to this beach from all over the country. A local landmark, the hotel del Coronado, was built over a hundred years ago, so, in addition to warm surf and bronze tan, you will also get breathtaking architecture and Old-world elegance.
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This public beach is located on the southern end of the island Kiawah. It is perfect for nature lovers, so pay attention to it is mainly for those who are not averse to kayak, overcoming the tidal wave. Also interesting to stroll or take a bike ride to the Bay at Captain Sam’s Inlet to see thousands of birds. The water here is not transparency, but it is very clean. In addition, local restaurants offer a wide variety of fantastic seafood dishes.
