Key Takeaways
The United States has the best beaches, spanning from Maine, to Florida, to Texas, and up the western coastline.
Starting in Bar Harbor, Maine, you’ll not only find a picturesque beach, but one of the prettiest beach towns to explore.
Naturally, Florida is a standout on any list for its Gulf Coast beaches.
Texas is a surprising wonder with some of its southern islands down towards Mexico.
On the west coast, neither California nor Washington state disappoint.
Best Beaches in the U.S. For Your Summer Vacation
The United States isn’t just the Land of the Free; it’s also a territory filled with nearly every type of topography, including rivers, mountains, canyons, valleys, and beaches. There’s no question that many of its beaches are world-class.
Together, let’s take a tour of the ten best beaches in the US. We’ll start in the northeast, travel south to Florida, head west to Texas, move up to California, and end with a sense of sleeplessness in Seattle.