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Dr. Beach releases top 10 list for 2024. Have you been to the 2 in Florida?

Caladesi Island, Delnor-Wiggins Pass state parks listed

FILE - The main beach at Caladesi Island State Park, a barrier island along the Gulf of Mexico, on Florida's West Coast in Dunedin, Fla., May 21, 2008. Caladesi Island State Park has been ranked No. 4 on the list of the nation's best beach for 2023, according to the annual ranking released Thursday, May 18, 2023, by the university professor known as Dr. Beach. (AP Photo/Craig Litten, File) (Craig Litten, Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

ORLANDO, Fla. – Of all the beaches in the United States, two of the best are in Florida, at least according to Dr. Beach, who released his annual rankings.

Dr. Stephen Leatherman, Dr. Beach, has reviewed, evaluated and rated beaches and coastal areas for the past 30 years.

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In addition to his annual ranking of America’s Best Beaches, Duke Kahanamoku Beach in Hawaii claimed the top spot, with Coopers Beach in Southampton, New York, checking in at No. 2. Wailea Bach in Maui, Hawaii, ranked third.

Two Florida beaches checked in at No. 4 and No. 8.

No. 4 - Caladesi Island State Park in Dunedin

No. 8 - Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park in Naples

Central Florida beaches did not make the list. Which Orlando-area beach do you think is the best? Let us know in the comments below.

To see the top 10, click or tap here.


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