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Readers' Choice Awards · June 1, 2024

North Carolina is home to two national seashores, seven coastal lighthouses, and some 300 miles of barrier island beaches — nearly all of it open to the public. Sandy expanses in the Tar Heel State are often remote and rarely crowded, and a charming Southern coastal town is seldom far away. An expert panel nominated their top picks for beaches across the state, then readers voted for their favorites.... Continue Reading >

Readers' Choice Awards · May 31, 2024

From the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean, the Sunshine State boasts 825 miles of beaches, many of which are ranked among the best on the planet. And an average of 230 days of sunshine a year make Florida's shoreline hard to resist for vacationers looking for sun, sand, and sea. An expert panel nominated their top beaches, then readers voted for their favorites. Here are the 10 best beaches in Florida. Continue Reading >

Readers' Choice Awards · May 30, 2024

With 840 miles of coastline stretching from Mexico to Oregon, the Golden State is no stranger to beaches. There are over 400 of them scattered along the Pacific Coast, many known for their stellar surfing and even better sunsets. An expert panel nominated their top picks for the best beaches, then readers voted for their favorites. Here are the 10 best beaches in California. Continue Reading >

Readers' Choice Awards · May 30, 2024

Texas is known for many things — cowboys, barbeque, and wide-open spaces — which may be why its 300-plus miles of sparkling coastline along the Gulf of Mexico is so often overlooked. The saying "everything's bigger in Texas" is true of the beaches too; the Lone Star State is home to the world's longest barrier island, as well as some of the best coastal bird-watching in the country.  An expert panel... Continue Reading >