This year's top 10 beaches in the United States, according to Stephen P. Leatherman - Dr. Beach - of Florida International University's Laboratory for Coastal Research.
1. Hanalei Bay
Kauai, Hawaii
2. Siesta Beach
Sarasota, Fla.
3. Coopers Beach
Southampton, N.Y.
4. Coronado Beach
San Diego.
5. Hamoa Beach
Maui, Hawaii
6. Main Beach
East Hampton, N.Y.
7. Cape Hatteras
Outer Banks, N.C.
8. Cape Florida State Park
Key Biscayne, Fla.
9. Coast Guard Beach
Cape Cod, Mass.
10. Beachwalker Park
Kiawah Island, S.C.
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