15+ of the Prettiest Beaches in the USLooking for the best beach in the US this summer? Here are 15 of the prettiest beaches in America...from sea to shining sea! Make your beach day even more special with an experience, from learning to surf to a nighttime kayak party. Core beach memories coming your way! 🥥🌴🌺🌅🌊Authorskerrieturcic
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Hanalei Bay, Kaua'i, HI

Hanalei Bay
This beach is the perfect place to relax. Enjoy nearly two miles of soft, sandy beach with a stunning and dramatic view of the surrounding green mountains. Arrive early to ensure you find a parking spot. In winter, be aware of strong currents.
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Hanalei Bay PM Kayak & Snorkel in Kauai
Kayak Hanalei river and in the bay either in a single or tandem kayak before snorkeling among the turtles, rays, and beautiful tropical fish!
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Coronado Beach, San Diego, CA

Coronado Beach
Coronado is one of San Diego's most iconic beaches. It's also one of the most beautiful thanks to its stunning sunsets, calm water, and its white sand that actually sparkles thanks to bits of mica! The historic Hotel del Coronado adds to the classic California beach aesthetic. Want to bring your pup? There's a great section of the beach (north end) called Dog Beach where your fur-kid can run and play off-leash!
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Fat Woody Coronado Beach Cruiser Experience
Sunbathing isn't for everyone! If you'd rather do something active at Coronado, check out this fun experience. Your electric Woody beach cruiser comes with a bluetooth speaker so you can enjoy some classic Cali tunes. Plus, your guide will share fun facts and history about Coronado...and you may even stop for a delicious refreshment along the way. 🍹
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Siesta Key Beach, Sarasota, FL

Siesta Beach
Siesta Key Beach has some of the softest sand in the word. In fact, the sand here is almost pure quartz crystal! The gentle warmer gulf water makes this a great place to swim, too. If you plan to visit in the summer, be aware of hotter weather and daily evening thunderstorms.
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Siesta Key Electric Bike Sunset Tour
People gather at Siesta Key Beach every night for the spectacular sunset. This guided small-group electric bike tour will give you a front row seat to the "show"!
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Assateague Island National Seashore, MD & VA

Assateague Island
Windswept beaches dotted with herds of wild horses make this one of the most unique beaches in the United States. If you wish to swim, head to the beach on the Maryland side as there are lifeguards on duty.
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Kayak Tour around Chincoteague and Assateague Islands
A kayak tour here is one of the best ways to see more of the area since the Maryland and Virginia aren't connected by a road. By kayaking, you'll be able to see the historic Assateague Lighthouse and the wild ponies in Chincoteague in one tour!
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South Beach, Miami, FL

Miami Beach - South Beach
SoBo, which runs along the iconic Ocean Drive, is one of the most famous beaches in the US with its colorful lifeguard towers and soft white sand. It's a great spot for playing (or watching) beach volleyball, or hitting up one of the nearby clubs to dance the night away. If you're looking for a quieter section of the beach, ehad to South Pointe Park.
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Miami Beach Luxury Yacht Adventure: Explore Stunning Coastline
If you're interested in getting off the beach and into the water, this is a fun way to do it if you're about that yacht life! In addition to great tunes and cold drinks, your yacht will tour Biscayne Bay, anchor at a sandbar, and you can even go snorkeling if you want, since this experience is customizable. You'll also have the opportunity to spot celebrity homes, as well as dolphins and manatees!
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Race Point Beach, Cape Cod, MA

Race Point Beach
Located at the tip of Cape Code in Provincetown, Race Point Beach stretches for miles and is a great place for watching the sunset over Cape Code Bay and spotting seals splashing in the water (which, unfortunately, can mean there are more sharks here, too). It can be a bit cold for swimming, but if you do decide to take a dip, make sure you do it near a lifeguard station as there are strong currents.
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National Seashore Tour with Guided Hike
Learn more about Provincetown, Province Lands National Park, the Cape Code National Seashore, the Wood End Lighthouse, and Beech Forest. You may even spot whales depending on the time of year!
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Cannon Beach, OR

Cannon Beach
The 235-foot Haystack Rock has made this beach one of the most recognizable on the planet. In fact, at low tide, you can even walk right up to it and explore the tide pools. You may even see puffins between April and July! After relaxing at the beach, explore the town, which is full of cute cafes and charming shops.
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Cannon Beach Hiking Tour on the Oregon Coast
Slow down and enjoy a day exploring this iconic beach and surrounding area. This small group hiking tour leaves from Portland and includes transportation. Your guide will take you to Cannon Beach, Haystack Rock, Ecola State Park, Indian Beach, Tillamook State Forest, the Camp 18 Logging Museum, and to the stunning Neahkahnie Mountain Trail Viewpoint!
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Driftwood Beach, Jekyll Island, GA

Driftwood Beach
Calling all photographers! This unique beach has a gorgeous (albeit haunting) driftwood forest that makes it an excellent place to take pictures...especially during low tide or outgoing tide and during sunset or sunrise. Note: Do not touch the driftwood as it is a protected area.
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Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours
Set out into the waterways surrounding Jekyll Island with an expert guide to see bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat. 🐬. You may even see manatees, sea turtles, and more wildlife!
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Sand Beach, Bar Harbor, ME

Sand Beach
Thought to be one of the most beautiful locations in Acadia National Park, tiny Sand Beach stands out...because it's actually soft, pinkish sand and not rocks! This is a great beach to chill out at during the summer months or use a starting point for a fall hike on the Ocean Path to Thunder Hole and Otter Point.
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Ruby Beach, Olympic National Park, WA

Ruby Beach
Ruby Beach is the ultimat Pacific Northwest beach with its jagged rock formations, interesting tide pools, driftwood piles, and moody weather. Tiny garnet fragments give the sand a reddish tint, which is how the beach got its name. The best time to visit this beach is in the summer, but wear layers...it can be chilly and the weather can change quickly.
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Seattle: Rainforest, Beach, and Olympic National Park Highlights
The Olympic Peninsula and its stunning beaches, like Ruby Beach, is a bit of a drive from Seattle. If you are heading out there, make a day of it with a tour like this! You'll get to see Ruby Beach, the Quinault Rain Forest, Hoh Rain Forest, and Lake Crescent. You'll also get to stop in Aberdeen (Kurt Cobain's home town) and Forks (famously from the "Twilight" series).
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Pfeiffer Beach, Big Sur, CA

Pfeiffer Beach
Big Sur has its fair share of beautiful beaches, but Pfeiffer Beach is special thanks to the Keyhole Arch rock formation. If you want to see nature being absolutely amazing, head to this beach between in December or January to witness the sunset line up perfectly in the arch!
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Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California
Want to see more of "Sur"? This driving tour stops at Carmel Highlands Vista Point, Garrapata State Park, Calla Lily Valley, Point Sur Lighthouse, and Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. Plus you'll get to cross the jaw-dropping Bixby Bridge!
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El Matador, Malibu, CA

El Matador State Beach
Leave it to a beach near LA to have some of the most dramatic scenery in the US! You'll need a good pair of shoes to take the steep dirt trail and three different staircases down to the beach, but it will be worth it for the cool caves and arches you'll get to explore, plus so many great little tide pools!
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Ka'anapali Beach, Maui, HI

Kaanapali Beach
Not only was Ka'anapali Beach once officially named America’s Most Beautiful Beach, but it also used to be a retreat for royalty. Beyond its beauty, the beach also has a unique event that happens every single day at sunset. A dramatic cliff diving ceremony occurs right off the cliffs on the north end of the beach. As the sun goes down, a cliff diver lights the torches that line the cliff, then dives off Black Rock. This beautiful ceremony honors a feat by Maui’s King Kahekili. Tip: This is also a great place to watch for humpback whales from December to April. 🐋
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Tunnels Beach, Kauai, HI

Tunnels Beach
Tunnels Beach (or Makua Beach) on Kauai's north shore gets its name from the lava tubes that make up its large reef. In summer, this is a super popular spot for snorkeling as the waves are calm, but in winter, stronger surf and bigger waves mean this beach becomes a hotspot for surfers! Parking here can be tricky, as the only real area is along Alealea Road. It can be full by 8 a.m. Instead, try parking at Ha'ena Beach Park, which is about a half-mile walk.
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Private Hanalei Sandy Bottom Surf Lesson on Kauai
Want to get out there and surf someday? Take some lessons at nearby Hanalei Bay! 🏄
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Hapuna Beach, Big Island, HI

Hapuna Beach
Sunny weather nearly all year long is just one of the reasons why people love this beach. The white sand and turquoise water don't hurt either. The calmer water from May through October makes this place great for light boogie boarding and snorkeling. Tip: Hapuna faces west, making it perfect for unobstructed sunsets!
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Snorkel Adventure from Kawaihae Harbor
Don't have your own snorkel gear? This is a great option, plus you get lunch!
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Lanikai Beach, Oahu, HI

Lanikai Beach
Looking for a spot on Oahu that is free of hotels and has a local vibe? This beautiful beach is only about 30 minutes from Waikiki, but get there early because parking is very limited. You'll have to find parking in a residential area, and it fills up quickly. Before 8 a.m. is best! (You'll want to come early anyway, as this is one of the best places for sunrises on the island!) Tip: You can usually find extra parking at Kailua Beach Park, and it's only about a 15-minute walk to Lanikai Beach.
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Kailua Bay, Oahu: Epic Kayak and Snorkel to Islands with Lunch
Kayak around the different islands in Kailua Bay and spot the green sea turtles off Lanikai Beach! You can choose a guided or self-guided tour. Tripadvisor users say this experience is magical!
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Gulf Island National Seashore, FL

Gulf Island National Seashore
Powdery white quartz sand, bright blue water, and very little development make this one of the most stunning beaches in Florida (and the US). You'll feel like you're in the Caribbean as you swim, snorkel, and even stargaze...you can often see the Milky Way on clear nights!
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Enjoy a quiet evening out on the shallow waters at Navarre Beach. On this tour, you get to kayak in a glass bottom boat with multi-colored lights illimunating the world below!
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