Enjoy these top 10 beaches in the United States. Step outside your comfort zone of typical beach favorites.
10) Big Bay Point Lighthouse
If you are looking for deep solitude, inspirational views, and the romantic environment of a National Historic Lighthouse turned "bed & breakfast", this is a sensational point of romance in summer or winter.
This beach has a quaint solitude and the unspoiled natural beauty of the Michigan coastline.
9) Florida Keys, Biscayne Lighthouse
This Regional Landmark sits upon the pristine white sand beach created from the finely ground coral of the barrier island. Surrounded by the crystal clear, emerald-colored sea, this Cape Florida Lighthouse off the Miami coast, proudly protects the Cape Florida State Park of the Buscayne Keys.
8) Coronado Municipal Beach, San Diego
Easy access, clean white sand with glimmering flecks of mica, this stretch of beach offers a gentle surf location and areas of good surfing. You must take a ferry to reach the Coronado Bay Bridge on the Coronado Island, the boat trip is a joy in itself.
Hotel del Coronado, an impressive landmark, is directly on the sands with huge turrets on either side, resembles a fantasy coastal castle. Hotel dining is exceptional and family friendly even if you are not staying at the hotel.
7) Martha's Vineyard, at Edgartown Island
A coastal island get-away resort of distinction, Winnetu is a tranquil setting for seaside destination weddings and vacationing with unique activities from whale watching to para-sailing.
6) Kapulua Bay, Maui
Lovely views of the Molokai Island, great beaches and areas to snorkel in a coral reef. Exquisite beachfront rental properties.
5) Ocean City Beach, Maryland
Vacationing venues and entertainment add to the exceptional ocean atmosphere and seaside fun. Windsurfing, stand-up paddle boating, and kayaking are a select few of the adventures in store. Kids young and old enjoy the beach side amusement park.
4) Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club, Brewster, Massachusetts
Picture a stately mansion on the sea with bed & breakfast charm, golfing to the sound of the surf and seagulls, this is a snapshot of all the atmosphere on this coastal paradise.
3) Pawsley Island, South Carolina
Very relaxed, barefoot lifestyle of carefree crabbing and living off the resources of the sea, this widespread beach land has a contagious no worries atmosphere and delightful southern hospitality.
2) Sea Island, Georgia
Riding horses along the south end of Sea Island Beach can be invigorating or a dreamy way to explore the stretches of unspoiled and natural habitats of ocean beaches.
1) Shutters on the Beach - Los Angeles
Best of the Best, choice beach at Ocean Park, set directly on the sandy beach, just south of Santa Monica. Private beach areas for guests of an elegant beach house hotel setting with cozy fireplaces and quaint shutter doors. This is the combination of a perfect coastal atmosphere with all the ocean benefits plus a comfortable and pampered retreat for romantic evenings or family gatherings. Shutters on the Beach is the quintessential escape from the intense, fast-paced lifestyle, the stolen moments that make living life crazy fun!
