Beaches were ranked in a May 24 report based on 50 criteria scored on a five-point scale, including sand softness, number of sunny days and cleanliness.
Top 10 beaches for 2023:
1. St. George Island State Park — Florida Panhandle
2. Duke Kahanamoku Beach — Oahu, Hawaii
3. Coopers Beach — Southampton, N.Y.
4. Caladesi Island State Park — Dunedin/Clearwater, Fla.
5. Lighthouse Beach — Buxton, Outer Banks of N.C.
6. Coronado Beach — San Diego
7. Wailea Beach — Maui, Hawaii
8. Beachwalker Park — Kiawah Island, S.C.
9. Poipu Beach — Kauai, Hawaii
10. Coast Guard Beach — Cape Cod, Mass.
