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Those looking for their next beach vacation might be in luck as Tripadvisor named the top spots in the United States.
The world's largest travel guidance platform announced the top 10 U.S. beaches to visit in 2024 — and some of these may surprise travelers.
The list is based on user reviews left on Tripadvisor across a year-long period; the list is the second Travelers’ Choice Award for the Best of the Best Beaches.
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This year’s top 10 list includes eight different U.S. states from coast to coast.
See which spots made the highly coveted and reviewed list for 2024.
Here's the countdown.
A beach in Hilton Head, South Carolina, is considered one of the best-ranked beaches in the U.S. (iStock)
10. Ocean City Beach — Ocean City, Maryland
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9. Coligny Beach — Hilton Head, South Carolina
8. Driftwood Beach — Jekyll Island, Georgia
Driftwood Beach, known for its unique aesthetic, made the list of the top U.S. beaches in 2024. (iStock)
7. Santa Monica State Beach — Santa Monica, California
6. Cannon Beach — Cannon Beach, Oregon
5. La Jolla Cove — La Jolla, California
La Jolla Beach was ranked No. 5 on the Tripadvisor best U.S. beaches list. (iStock)
4. Hollywood Beach — Hollywood, Florida
3. Poipu Beach Park — Poipu, Hawaii
Poipu, located on the island of Kauai, Hawaii, was ranked high on the best U.S. beaches list by Tripadvisor contributors. (iStock)
2. Siesta Beach — Siesta Key, Florida
1. Ka’anapali Beach — Lahaina, Hawaii
The best beach to visit in 2024 is Ka’anapali Beach in the town of Lahaina on Maui, Hawaii.
This is the second year in a row it’s claimed the top spot.
The best-ranked beach in the U.S., according to Tripadvisor, is located in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii. (iStock)
Additionally, Ka’anapali Beach is ranked the No. 4 beach in the world, according to nearly 100,000 Tripadvisor reviews.
The beach is noted for having great wildlife sightings plus water sport options.
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The town of Lahaina was the main area destroyed in the 2023 Maui wildfires — with the County of Maui confirming over 2,100 acres were burned.
Tripadvisor said that although the wildfires were devastating to the town of Lahaina, Ka'anapali Beach continued to receive positive reviews throughout 2023.
"While the island of Maui has dealt with heartbreaking natural disasters recently, Ka'anapali Beach garnered enough positive reviews and ratings during the 12-month period in which data was analyzed to land among travelers’ favorites for the year," a representative told Fox News Digital.
The spokesperson continued, "Tourism is important to the local economy, and the beach and island itself have received greater recognition from this award to help them stand out to travelers."
The town of Lahaina is located on the island of Maui in Hawaii. (iStock)
Tripadvisor also noted that although there is never a bad time to visit the island, the winter is great for whale watching and more affordable hotel pricing.
Ranked No. 2 is Siesta Key, Florida, which is known for its great family attractions, while the No. 3 beach in Poipu, Hawaii, is great for snorkeling.
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Tripadvisor’s head of editorial Sarah Firshein said the list could be a guide for someone looking for a beach vacation in the near future.
"Whatever your taste and style, these lists are the perfect jumping-off point for spring break plans that haven’t been cemented yet, summer trips that bring together the whole family and even those far-off winter holidays that beg for a beachy reprieve," she said in a media statement.
The company also released a list of the top 10 beaches in the world, including Praia de Falesia in Olhos de Agua, Portugal, Spiaggia dei Conigli in Lampedusa, Italy, and La Concha Beach in Donosta, Spain.
