Just in time for summer vacation planning, Dr. Beach, aka Dr. Stephen Leatherman, the world-renowned coastal scientist, has announced his annual list of Top 10 U.S. Beaches. Using 50 beach quality and safety criteria to evaluate 650 public beaches, Dr. Beach has chosen the best of the best.
Here is the bottom 5 of Dr. Beach’s Top 10 U.S. Beaches of 2013. We’ll reveal the top 5 next time:
6. Barefoot Beach Preserve County Park, Bonita Springs FL. Gentle surf and a shallow beach make this a good beach for families. Dig your toes into the fine white sand as you laze in the sun or go shelling along the beach. Staying in beautiful Bonita Springs beach rentals or nearby Fort Meyers vacation rentals allow you to stay close to the beach while enjoying all the comforts of home.
7. Cape Florida State Park, Key Biscayne, FL. A short drive from luxurious Miami Beach vacation rentals, the state park is across the causeway at the south end of Key Biscayne. Protected by an offshore shoal, this fine white coral sand beach is perfect for swimming.
8. Cape Hatteras, Outer Banks, NC. Its striking black and white stripped lighthouse has made Cape Hatteras a favorite with shutterbugs, but surfers know it as one of the best board surfing sites on the East Coast.
9. Coast Guard Beach, Cape Cod, Mass. Created by erosion of glacial cliffs, the sand is coarse with a steep slope into the chilly Atlantic, but the beach is unspoiled and the sunsets spectacular.
10. Beachwalker Park, Kiawah Island, SC. Just south of Charleston, Kiawah Island is a nature lover’s paradise and a great destination for a day trip during your Charleston vacation. Paddlers will enjoy exploring the Island’s tidal inlets, and cyclists can bike around the island on the hard-packed sand.
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Next time: Top 5 beaches in the U.S.