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America's Top 10 Beaches

Hawaii's Hanalei Bay comes out on top in 'Dr. Beach's' annual list

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(Newser) – The magnificent setting of Hawaii's Hanalei Bay helps make its beach this year's best in the US, according to Florida-based expert Steven "Dr. Beach" Leatherman. The runners-up, judged on 50 criteria including water quality and facilities:

  • Siesta Beach in Sarasota, Fla.
  • Coopers Beach in Southampton, NY
  • Coronado Beach in San Diego

  • Hamoa Beach in Maui
  • Main Beach in East Hampton, NY
  • Cape Hatteras in Outer Banks, NC
  • Cape Florida State Park on Key Biscayne, Fla.
  • Coast Guard Beach in Cape Cod
  • Beachwalker Park on Kiawah Island, SC

A couple takes a stroll along Hanalei Bay in Hanalei, Hawaii. Hanalei Bay was named the nation's No. 1 beach in
A couple takes a stroll along Hanalei Bay in Hanalei, Hawaii. Hanalei Bay was named the nation's No. 1 beach in "Dr. Beach" Stephen P. Leatherman's annual rankings.   (AP Photo/Jaymes Song)
Siesta Beach, the runner-up on
Siesta Beach, the runner-up on "Dr. Beach's" annual list of top 10 beaches, is shown in Sarasota, Fla.   (AP Photo/Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau )
Dr. Stephen Leatherman, aka
Dr. Stephen Leatherman, aka "Dr. Beach," continues his research on the beach at Ocracoke, N.C.   (AP Photo/Mary Haggerty)
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DeniseVB
Jun 4, 09 2:15 PM CDT
Coronado Beach ? I used to live there and 90% of the time the lifeguards closed it due to harsh rip currents. The other 10%, the water was way too cold for this east coastie. I'd take Hatteras over any CA beach ! Reply
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ReggieDoobar
Jun 4, 09 7:35 PM CDT
I believe this list, much like a tie that terminates above the waistline, makes a comical statement. Reply
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Yourself
Jun 5, 09 10:26 AM CDT
Top 10 beaches, with a list of 9.... GREAT reporting! *sigh* Reply
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littleoopie
Jun 5, 09 10:52 AM CDT
The first one is in the body of the article. Hanalei Beach in Hawaii. The other nine are bulleted.
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JonmarkP
Jun 5, 09 11:10 AM CDT
To include Hawaii but exclude the many magnificent beaches in the US Virgin Islands is just ludicrous. Reply
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