According to Dr Stephen Leatherman (also known as “Dr Beach“), coastal scientist and Director of FIU’s Laboratory for Coastal Research, the best beach in America is Caladesi Island State Park in Florida.

Hmmm a little biased you’re thinking, being on his home turf and all?  Not so.  Each year Dr Leatherman rates America’s beaches against fifty different and objective criteria including sand and water quality, facilities and environmental management.  And the winners are (ranked in order of nirvana to best beach)…

TOP 10 BEACHES 2008

1. Caladesi Island State Park Clearwater/Dunedin, Florida

2. Hanalei Beach Kauai, Hawaii

3. Siesta Beach Sarasota, Florida

4. Coopers Beach Southampton, New York

5. Coronado Beach San Diego, California

6. Main Beach East Hampton, New York

7. Hamoa Beach Maui, Hawaii

8. Cape Hatteras Outer Banks of North Carolina

9. Cape Florida State Park Key Biscayne, Florida

10. Beachwalker Park Kiawah Island, South Carolina

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