The Verdict Is In: These Are America’s 25 Best Beaches

Yes, we’re pretty much always ready for a sun-filled day (or five) at the beach. That’s why Tripadvisor’s list of America’s best beaches doesn’t disappoint. Whether or not these beaches are within driving distance of you, they should certainly be on your travel bucket list.

In the meantime, we’ll let you enjoy these stunning photos of the top 25 beaches in the U.S. — a majority of which, not surprisingly, come out of California, Florida and Hawaii. Surf’s up!

Location: Santa Monica, California

Best Time to Visit: Between September and November (some of the warmest months of the year)

Where to stay: Palihouse Santa Monica  

*Note: The ranking comes from the 2021 Travelers’ Choice best beaches report on Tripadvisor.

“Fantastic huge beach on the Pacific Ocean with the famous Santa Monica Pier, endless volleyball nets, bike path, Muscle Beach, eateries and sunshine with epic sunsets.” — morrisjkm

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii

Best Time to Visit: Spring or fall, if you want to avoid tourists

Where to stay: The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki