Sand that stretches as far as the eye can see, prehistoric rocks lording it over the landscape, and mile after mile of boardwalk fun.
Welcome to the U.S.’s most epic beaches – photogenic strips of sand you can only capture on the widest of lens settings.
This coast-to-coast compendium is for those summer vacationers who like their beaches long and lust-worthy, with a splash of drama.
Perhaps you’d like to throw your towel down on a beach in Hawaii with breaching whales in the background, or tick off a record-breaker with a visit to the longest pleasure beach in the world.
Our list also includes Tripadvisor’s No.1 beach in America for those who like extra assurances of quality.
In our opinion, though, each one is a shore bet for a good time.
Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Located 17 miles from the city’s downtown, Jacksonville Beach has attracted visitors since 1886, when it emerged as a resort destination.
Then called Pablo Beach, it boasted that it had the ‘finest beach in the world’.
In the early 1910s there were dance pavilions and even a roller coaster on the sand.
But while these are long gone, the stunning strip of sand remains and visitors can gaze upon the Atlantic Ocean from the 1,300-foot pier.
For more, visitjacksonville.com.
The Port Aransas beachfront, Mustang Island, Texas
Port Aransas offers a rare stretch of sand, an 18-mile strip of cinematic, soft Texas grains that slope into warm Gulf waters.
And it’s one of the few beach shorelines in Texas that you are allowed to drive on.
Portaransas.org says: “This makes it easy to bring all your items for a beach day, fishing, or surfing.
“Hit the beach in your golf cart or your car and explore all that the beautiful Port A coastline has to offer.”
For more visit portaransas.org.
Carmel Beach, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey County, California
Iconic Carmel-by-the-Sea is known for its famous residents (Clint Eastwood was mayor in 1986), fairy-tale cottages, and Michelin-starred restaurants.
But the sugary white-sand beach will be the main attraction for…
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