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Best Beaches in the USA
Ranking by Dr Stephen Leatherman
Professor and Director, International Hurricane Center
Florida International University
(Not including river/lake beaches,
insular areas and freely associated states.)
Year 2008 Best Beaches Ranking: with photos!
Previous National Winners: not included in the 2008 ranking.
Best Walking Beaches: hard-packed sand and gently sloping beaches.
Best Wild Beaches: sparsely populated, limited access, nature abounds.
Best Romantic Beaches: natural beauty, privacy, good sand and water quality.
Best Beaches with Nightlife: nighttime entertainment in the area.
Beach Rating Scale: the 50 factors considered for the ranking.
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