As any beach bum will tell you, America has no shortage of incredible beaches for surfing, sunbathing, and swimming. Beach enthusiasts might feel like they have too much choice, if anything! Luckily, the team at Florida Rentals is here to save the day with their beach scoring system. They arranged the results in a detailed graphic, breaking down how each beach scored. Use this guide to figure out which beach is best for your next vacation.
How the Beaches are Rated
The scoring system used to rank the beaches takes a beach lover’s most important factors into consideration. Here are all the factors the team used to create a beach’s final score:
- Air Temperature
- Water Temperature
- Humidity
- Sunny Days per Year
- Days with Precipitation per Year
- Wind Speed
- Comfortable Days per Year
- Miles of Beach
- How Crowded are the Beaches?
- Are the Beaches Suitable for Surfing?
- Is There a Boardwalk, Promenade, or Pier with Shops and Restaurants?
The Winning High-Score Beaches
Using this system, Florida Rentals determined the 20 best beaches in America. Take a closer look at the ratings to find out the specific qualities of each beach. Some beach lovers may want a chance to surf, but others won’t care about that aspect at all. Others can’t stand a crowded beach, but still more might think crowds are part of the excitement of a beach day. Is your favorite beach on this list?
- Laguna Beach – California
- Monterey Bay – California
- Panama City Beach – Florida
- Destin Beach – Florida
- Santa Monica – California
- Augustine Beach – Florida
- Coronado Beach – California
- Cape Cod National Seashore – Massachusetts
- Pete Beach – Florida
- Ka’anapali Beach – Hawaii
- Clearwater Beach – Florida
- Siesta Key Beach – Florida
- Hilton Head Beach – South Carolina
- Miami Beach – Florida
- Fort Lauderdale Beach – Florida
- Gulf Shores – Alabama
- Ocean City Beach – Maryland
- Waikiki Beach – Hawaii
- Cape May – New Jersey
- Coney Island – New York
Laguna Beach is the Best
Laguna Beach was the big winner of the list, and with an eight-mile stretch of clear blue water, it’s no surprise. Laguna Beach has so much to offer, with a perfect mild climate year-round, a thriving arts community full of boutique shops, top-notch restaurants, and thousands of acres of wilderness for birdwatching and tidepooling. In fact, Laguna Beach has 30 coves to explore and find unexpected surprises. Laguna’s famous artist colony hosts dozens of famous festivals. In case Laguna’s score wasn’t enough to convince you, the beach has won many awards and accolades.
Monterey Bay’s Appeal
California is heaven for beach fans. Many of the top beaches are located in this sunny state. Monterey Bay came in second place as a beachy heaven for artists, celebrities, and tourists alike. Monterey Bay is home to a famous Jazz festival, tons of art galleries, and beautiful seaside vistas filmed for HBO’s show, “Big Little Lies.” Surfers and tidepool pickers are huge fans of Monterey, which enjoys beautiful temperatures year-round. Monterey Bay is a state park that encompasses two towns and three beaches.
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