Area Attractions: Top 10 Most Beautiful Beaches

Here are the top beaches to visit this summer from Bob Diener, Co-Founder of www.Getaroom.com. 

1.     Na Pali Coast, Kauai. This coastline of Kauai features amazing cliffs and rainforest vistas. Take a nice hike on the Kalalau Trail for great views of waterfalls, streams, and the crystal blue water. Swimming can be difficult due to waves and current, so be sure you know the safe spots.

 

2.     Siesta Key, Sarasota. Enjoy the calm waters of the Gulf of Mexico with the huge sandy beaches of Siesta Key. With miles of beaches, Siesta Key is known for some of the whitest sand in the world.

 

3.     Sanibel/Captiva Island, Florida. This secluded beach is away from the rest of the world. Enjoy a break from modern life with a long walk on the beach. Sea shell fans come from far and wide to find rare and colorful shells on this lovely beach.

 

4.     Cape Hatteras. The Outer Banks of North Carolina attracts many people during the summer house rental season, but the Cape Hatteras area never feels crowded. Enjoy the windswept dunes and pretend you’re in a movie scene while you explore the beach and nature. With calm waters on the bay side and fun waves on the ocean side, this area has something for everyone.

 

5.     South Beach. No list is complete without the quintessential party beach of Miami. With year-round warmth, South Beach is great for swimming and tanning at any time of the year. A popular spot for models and celebrities, South Beach is a people-watching paradise with great restaurants, shops, and hotels.

 

6.     Hilton Head, South Carolina. Consistently ranked one of the best beaches in the south, Hilton Head is a resort area with a laid-back feel. Enjoy walks on the flat beaches with soft sand and gorgeous dune grasses.

 

7.     Cape Cod, Massachusetts. A perennial classic beach town, Cape Cod offers more than 115 wonderful beaches and and several hundred miles of unspoiled coastlines. Grab some traditional Cape Cod food and have a relaxing beach picnic.

 

8.     Carmel by the Sea, California. This amazing area blends culture, wine, and great beaches to create an exclusive and relaxing refuge. Take in a sunset beach stroll then enjoy a gourmet meal.

 

9.     Pensacola/Destin, Florida. This area is affordable and features great sand dunes with brilliant white sand. It is between Pensacola and Panama City and is much less crowded than other Florida beach communities.

 

10.  Cannon Beach, Oregon. This town is well known for Haystack Rock, a 235-foot monolithic rock that sits out from the local beach. The entire area has a classic Pacific Northwest feel with windswept pine trees and crisp breezes.