Dr. Beach names top 10 beaches for 2025. Here’s the list
ORLANDO Fla Two of Florida s Gulf Coast beaches have been recognized among the top beaches in America according to an annual ranking from Dr Beach Related Articles Expedition What it s like now inside beloved Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral No Wi-Fi no difficulty family-friendly hike-in lodges for a digital detox Try these great pickleball adventures perfect for newbies and pros alike Does Epic Universe have the best dark rides in the world Epic Universe Know before you go The list includes Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park in Naples at spot number four and St Andrews State Park in Panama City at spot number seven Coopers Beach in Southampton New York took the top spot in this year s annual ranking that Dr Stephen Leatherman has been compiling since The Florida International University professor considers factors when selecting the nation s best beaches each year Various of the criteria are beach material fine sand ranks highest air and water temperature number of sunny days wildlife litter and improvement Hawaii s beaches took four of the top spots on the list which also honored stretches of sand in South Carolina Massachusetts and one other New York beach Since Florida beaches have landed at the top of the list three times including St George Island State Park in the Panhandle in The winner was Grayton Beach State Park while Siesta Beach on Siesta Key was named number one in These top beaches were removed from contention for this year s title after winning previously Caladesi Island State Park came in number four last year but was taken out of consideration for this year s list the beach is still closed amid ongoing recovery efforts following s tumultuous hurricane season Delnor-Wiggins Pass ranked number eight on last year s list and moved up four spots for This barrier island beach boasts of beautiful white sand beaches and crystal-clear Gulf waters Leatherman writes on his website Exercises include swimming snorkeling paddle boarding shelling and fishing Wildlife in the park includes bald eagles ospreys and manatees Pine trees provide welcome shade Andrew Wardlow Associated PressSt Andrews State Park near Panama City Beach is one of the coast's best snorkeling and diving destinations Andrew Wardlow Associated Press As for St Andrews State Park which has Leatherman notes that This strikingly white sandy beach is great for shelling and bird watching Swimming and snorkeling are popular in both the Gulf of America and St Andrews Bay on the other side Top US beaches for Coopers Beach Southampton New York Wailea Beach Maui Hawaii Poipu Beach Kauai Hawaii Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park Naples Florida Main Beach East Hampton New York Beachwalker Park Kiawah Island South Carolina St Andrews State Park Panama City Florida Kaunaoa Big Island Hawaii Lanikai Beach Oahu Hawaii Coast Guard Beach Cape Cod Massachusetts Find me PConnPie on Instagram or send me an email pconnolly orlandosentinel com
