20 Must-See White Sand Beaches in the United States
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20 Must-See White Sand Beaches in the United States

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Summer is upon us and that means that one of the principal activities that people like to do is hit the beach. Going to the beach requires you to have your swimsuits, parasols, towels, and a bag with snacks, drinks, and other necessary items. But what if you wanted to go to a deliciously white sandy beach? There are many beaches throughout the entire country, but only a select few are perfectly white and sandy. Let’s take a look at the 20 must-see white sand beaches in the United States. This way you can play your beach vacation accordingly.

20. Siesta Key

Siesta Key Beach

Siesta Key is an incredibly beautiful beach located in Sarasota, FL.

19. Malibu

Leo Carrillo State Beach Malibu California Aerial

The coast along Malibu is gorgeous, and not to mention that you may be able to see some celebrities.

18. Cocoa Beach

Cocoa Beach pier in Cape Canaveral of Florida near Orlando

Cocoa Beach is located on the Atlantic side of Florida.

17. Henderson Beach State Park

Destin beach in florida ar Henderson State Park USA

The beach is located in Destin, FL.

16. Cumberland Island

Sand dunes at Cumberland Island National Seashore.

Cumberland Island is located in southern Georgia, close to the border with Florida.

15. Perdido Key

Aerial view of boats in Perdido Key beach, Florida and Ono Island, Alabama

Perdido Key is located in northwest Florida.

14. Cape May

Panorama of beach with Cape May Lighthouse in Cape May, New Jersey.

Cape May is located in New Jersey.

13. Gulf Shores

Aerial view of Gulf Shores, Alabama

The Gulf Shores in Alabama are very popular in summer with Alabamians.

12. Crandon Park Beach

Beautiful Crandon Park beach in Key Biscayne in Miami, USA

This gorgeous beach is located in Key Biscayne, FL.

11. St. George Island State Park

Ladies walking in the deserted beach of St. George Island State Park in the Gulf of Mexico.

This beach, which is on an island, is located in Florida.

10. Assateague Island

Assateague Island — where the horses run free — is in Maryland.

9. Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach , South Carolina at sunrise.

This famous city and beach on the Atlantic Coast in South Carolina has a boardwalk that is filled with people enjoying summer, but the beach is also packed.

8. Fort Lauderdale Beach

Fort Lauderdale Beach. Florida. USA.

It is considered one of the cleanest beaches in the country. Fort Lauderdale Beach is located in Florida.

7. Kailua Beach

Kailua Beach on the Hawaiian island of Oahu

With emerald green water and white sand, Kailua Beach is a must when you visit Hawaii.

6. Miami Beach

To no surprise that there are many Floridian beaches here, Miami Beach adds extra pizzaz and style when you visit.

5. North Shore

rainbow over the popular surfing place Sunset Beach, Oahu, Hawaii

The famous North Shore in Hawaii may be packed all the time, but it’s a must-see when you go the islands.

4. Lanikai Beach

Lanikai Beach as seen from above in Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii

Located in Oahu, HI, Lanikai Beach is a stunning paradise where you’ll wish to stay for the rest of your life.

3. Cape Cod

The entire seashore of Cape Cod, in Massachusetts, is beautiful.

2. Coronado Beach

This famed beach is squeaky clean and picture-perfect, especially with the world-famous hotel in the background.

1. Carmel Beach

Carmel beach, a long, wide, white sand beach. Carmel Beach is one of the most iconic spots on California's Central Coast

Carmel Beach is a stunning white beach that perfectly pairs with the resort town in California.

Patrick MacFarland

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Patrick MacFarland

Patrick Macfarland is a writer at A-Z Animals primarily covering travel, geography, and history. Patrick has been writing for more than 10 years. In the past, he has been a teacher and a political candidate. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from SDSU and a Master's Degree in European Union Studies from CIFE. From San Diego, California, Patrick loves to travel and try new recipes to cook.

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