Looking for a great beach getaway? Did you know that 7 of the Top 8 Beaches in the United States are in Florida? This trip advisor written article says it all.
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The packing list is simple (swimsuit and flip flops, check!) and the itinerary’s a no-brainer (lay on the beach, check!). While there shouldn’t be anything difficult about a beach vacation, there is – and that’s finding the right beach to visit! Luckily, TripAdvisor travelers have done the legwork for you, reviewing and rating countless beaches across the U.S. over the past year. And that brings us to the 2017 Travelers’ Choice Best 10 Beaches in the U.S., along with a range of hotels for each destination with today’s lowest prices from up to 200 sites. Happy planning!
1. Siesta Beach – Siesta Key, Florida
Siesta Beach
“Lots of room for everyone, a laid-back vibe and great shelling at low tide… Sunsets are spectacular and on Sunday evenings there is a drum circle concert between 5 and 7 p.m.” – TripAdvisor traveler MK E
Least expensive month to go: September, when hotels on TripAdvisor average $214/night
Bargain: Twin Palms of Siesta – average of $220/night
Mid-range: Sea Spray Resort on Siesta Key – average of $246/night
Luxury: Hyatt Siesta Key Beach Resort – average of $775/night
Hyatt Residence Club Sarasota, Siesta Key Beach
2. Ka’anapali Beach – Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii
Ka’anapali Beach
“Ka’anapali Beach is a great stretch of beach with many exciting attractions. You can go snorkeling down by Blackrock, walk the entire beach, power walk the boardwalk, canoe, or just build sandcastles.” – TripAdvisor traveler Eric B
Least expensive month to go: May, when hotels on TripAdvisor average $376 per night
Bargain: Kaanapali Ocean Inn – average of $187/night
Mid-range: Maui Eldorado – average of $223/night
Luxury: Honua Kai Resort & Spa – average of $508/night
Honua Kai Resort & Spa
3. Saint Pete Beach – Saint Pete Beach, Florida
Saint Pete Beach
“Beautiful white sand beaches, great resorts, great restaurants, local attractions, and daily dolphin sightings in the Gulf of Mexico. What else could you ask for?!” – TripAdvisor traveler daveschweibold
Least expensive month to go: November, when hotels on TripAdvisor average $211/night
Bargain: St Pete Beach Suites – average of $212/night
Mid-range: Bayview Plaza Waterfront Resort – average of $231/night
Luxury: TradeWinds Island Grand Resort – average of $412/night
TradeWinds Island Grand Resort
4. Clearwater Beach – Clearwater, Florida
Clearwater Beach
“Clearwater beach is miles of perfectly flat fine white sand with almost no rocks or coral, and mostly small shells. Excellent for families, couples, and all beach lovers.” – TripAdvisor traveler docbruce
Least expensive month to go: November, when hotels on TripAdvisor average $186/night
Bargain: Beachwalk Inn – average of $188/night
Mid-range: Pier House 60 Marina Hotel– average of $272/night
Luxury: Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa– average of $506/night
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
5. Beach at Panama City – Panama City Beach, Florida
Panama City Beach
“Beautiful. Clear emerald water, fish swimming around our feet – like walking in an aquarium.” – TripAdvisor traveler Rhonda M
Least expensive month to go: January, when hotels on TripAdvisor average $103/night
Bargain: Bikini Beach Resort Motel – average of $147/night
Mid-range: Osprey on the Gulf – average of $174/night
Luxury: Marriott’s Legends Edge at Bay Point – average of $335/night
Marriott’s Legends Edge at Bay Point
6. Hollywood Beach – Hollywood, Florida
Hollywood Beach
“Liked the vibe of this beach. Very laid Unpretentious. People of all shapes and sizes, ages, races and ethnicities just enjoying the rays and water. Great place to kick back and unwind.” – TripAdvisor traveler HauntJauntsGirl
Least expensive month to go: September, when hotels on TripAdvisor average $172/night
Bargain: St Maurice Beach Inn – average of $140/night
Mid-range: Caribbean Resort by the Ocean – average of $220/night
Luxury: Margaritaville Beach Resort – average of $456/night
Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort
7. Pensacola Beach – Pensacola Beach, Florida
Pensacola Beach
“Beautiful white sand beaches, awesome emerald waters, and a nice slow pace. More locals than tourists in many restaurants and bars. a good place for a family vacation!” – TripAdvisor traveler Jeff H
Least expensive month to go: January, when on TripAdvisor average $140/night
Bargain: Hampton Inn Pensacola Beach – average of $225/night
Mid-range: Holiday Inn Express Pensacola Beach – average of $281/night
Luxury: Portofino Island Resort – average of $540/night
Portofino Island Resort
8. Saint Augustine Beach – Saint Augustine Beach, Florida
St. Augustine Beach
“Very nice and busy beach, definitly worth looking for a good spot overlooking the dunes, they are beautiful! Good for running aswell, as the beach streches on for seemingly forever.” – TripAdvisor traveler chigitan
Least expensive month to go: January, when on TripAdvisor average $138/night
Bargain: Americas Best Value Inn St. Augustine Beach – average of $132/night
Mid-range: La Fiesta Ocean Inn & Suites – average of $174/night
La Fiesta Ocean Inn & Suites
9. Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve – Honolulu, Hawaii
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
“Whether you are a beginner, experienced snorkeler, or just want to visit a beautiful beach and bay, I highly recommend visiting here… If you’re snorkeling, the abundance of sea life is amazing. Turtles, seals, fish; they’re all here.” – TripAdvisor traveler Michael T
Least expensive month to go: April, when hotels on TripAdvisor average $307/night
Bargain: Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach – average of $273/night
Mid-range: The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club – average of $299/night
Luxury: The Kahala Hotel & Resort – average of $506/night
The Kahala Hotel & Resort
10. Ocean City Beach – Ocean City, Maryland
Ocean City Beach
“Clean beaches. Soft Not many shells. Small waves, but enough to boogie board. Plenty of room. Lots of shops to get last minute items or food and drinks. Everyone was pleasant, lots of kids playing in the surf.” – TripAdvisor traveler rocknryry
Least expensive month to go: November, when hotels on TripAdvisor average $109/night
Bargain: Dunes Manor Hotel & Suites – average of $242/night
Mid-range: Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel – average of $272/night
Luxury: Hilton Suites Ocean City Oceanfront – average of $307/night
Hilton Suites Ocean City Oceanfront
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