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

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

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

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Cocoa Beach is located on the Atlantic side of Florida.
17. Henderson Beach State Park

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The beach is located in Destin, FL.
16. Cumberland Island

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

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Perdido Key is located in northwest Florida.
14. Cape May

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Cape May is located in New Jersey.
13. Gulf Shores

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The Gulf Shores in Alabama are very popular in summer with Alabamians.
12. Crandon Park Beach

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This gorgeous beach is located in Key Biscayne, FL.
11. St. George Island State Park

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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

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

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