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Best Beaches In The US For 2024 According To TripAdvisor

Ka'anapali Beach, Maui, Hawaii - one of the best beaches in the US according to Tripadvisor
Best Beaches in the US according to TripAdvisor [Image by Kirt Edblom on Flickr]

Spring isn’t too far away, but in many areas of the US, the cold and icy weather prevails. This makes many Americans long for some warm sunshine and a beautiful stretch of sandy beach. To help their choice, TripAdvisor has put together a list of the best beaches in the US according to visitors. If you can’t wait for spring to take a vacation, these are some of the top places to be right now.

TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2024

Tripadvisor has released its Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2024, including the Best of the Best Beaches in the USA. Meanwhile, the list features some gorgeous coastlines offering everything from the Oregon coast to the best beaches in sunny Hawaii.

While some are cooler destinations, these ten beaches are said to offer some of the best seaside vacations this year. Meanwhile, the top 10 list of best beaches covers eight states, some boast more than one top beach location. Moreover, the popular beaches of California, Florida and Hawaii made multiple showings on TripAdvisor’s list.

1. Ka’anapali Beach, Hawaii

Ka'anapali Beach, Hawaii
Ka’anapali Beach, Maui, Hawaii [mage by Upsilon Andromedae on Flickr]
No. 1 on the list of best beaches is Ka’anapali Beach in Lahaina, Maui, which features for the second year in a row. The beach offers soft, powder sand, bright clean waters, and gentle waves, all backed by lush green mountains. Meanwhile, Ka’anapali also snagged fourth place in Tripadvisor’s ranking of international beaches. Yes, it is that great.

2. Siesta Beach, Siesta Key, Florida

Siesta Beach, Siesta Key, Florida
Siesta Beach, Siesta Key, Florida [Image by Sandra LaFlamme from Pixabay]
Featured in second place, Siesta Beach in the secluded Siesta Key of Florida is a family-friendly beach offering all kinds of activities. Visitors can soak in the sun on the sand, swim in the crystal-clear waters or enjoy all types of sports and activities.

Even better, the beach can easily be reached on public transportation, has plenty of parking and is wheelchair-friendly. Moreover, Siesta Beach offers clean restrooms and a small concession sand. Meanwhile, this gorgeous stretch of sand also features on the world’s best beaches in ninth place.

3. Poipu Beach on Kauai, Hawaii

Poipu Beach on Kauai, Hawaii - one of the best beaches according to TripAdvisor
Poipu Beach, Kauai, Hawaii ‘Image by Kyle Pearce on Flickr]

Returning to Hawaii, this exotic US state features Poipu Beach Park on Kauai Island. Meanwhile, its enclosed cove makes the beach safe for kids and its popularity also comes from its warm, shallow waters and gentle waves. Not only is the beach ideal for the little ones, it also offers perfect conditions for snorkeling. Here, visitors can enjoy the colorful tropical fish beneath the waves, as well as Hawaiian monk seals relaxing on the shore.

Top 10 best US beaches according to TripAdvisor

Hollywood Beach – Hollywood, Florida
Hollywood Beach – Hollywood, Florida [Image by Jesse Popover from Pixabay]
Readers can see below the full list of Tripadvisor’s Top 10 best beaches in the US to enjoy this winter and more.

  1. Ka’anapali Beach – Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii
  2. Siesta Beach – Siesta Key, Florida
  3. Poipu Beach Park – Kauai, Hawaii
  4. Hollywood Beach – Hollywood, Florida
  5. La Jolla Cove – La Jolla, California
  6. Cannon Beach – Cannon Beach, Oregon
  7. Santa Monica State Beach – Santa Monica, California
  8. Driftwood Beach – Jekyll Island, Georgia
  9. Coligny Beach – Hilton Head, South Carolina
  10. Ocean City Beach – Ocean City, Maryland

Readers, are you planning a winter trip to a sunny paradise this year? Let us know your favorites by dropping a comment below.