Best Swimming Beaches in America
Discover the best swimming beaches across America. Find sandy shores, gentle waves, and perfect spots for family beach days.
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4.6(168)Petroglyph Beach State Historic Site
Petroglyph Beach in Wrangell has the highest concentration of petroglyphs - rock art - in Southeast and easily accessible to explore. Petroglyph is a word derived from the Greek "petra" and "glyphe" for rock and carving. The beach area was designated a State Historic Park in 2000. There is an accessible boardwalk to a deck overlooking Petroglyph Beach, the Stikine River and Zimovia Straits. Replicas of several designs are displayed on the deck for visitors to make rubbings on. Access to the beach is provided directly from the deck overlook. Visitors can explore the beach and search for the roughly 40 petroglyphs concentrated in this area. Most are to the right toward a large rock tidal outcropping.
4.6(851)East Hampton Main Beach
Popular East Hampton ocean beach provides lifeguards plus a snack bar & bathroom.
4.6(1,879)Leadbetter Beach
City beach offering both white sand & a grass lawn, plus picnic areas, showers & restrooms.
4.6(1,543)West End Public Beach
Island beach offering shower facilities, a picnic area, a waterslide (for a fee) & chair rentals.
4.6(1,316)Las Tunas Beach
Public beach offering swimming, fishing & diving, with lifeguards on duty during daylight hours.
4.6(1,160)Bayfront Park
Park featuring a playground, picnic tables, grills, pavilions, restrooms & more.
4.6(3,425)Misquamicut State Beach
Quaint local beach with a half-mile sandy expanse, pavilions & showers, close to eateries & hotels.
4.6(462)Bonita Beach
Public beach with a mix of shells & sand, ample parking & restroom/shower facilities.
4.6(225)Leucadia State Beach (Beacon's)
A steep stairway leads to this compact area of sandy shoreline, locally known as Beacon's Beach.
4.6(5,441)Dania Beach
A long fishing pier extends into turquoise ocean at this popular, sandy beach with scenic views.
4.6(9,189)Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
Mile-long beach near Downtown with wetlands, a boardwalk, hiking trails, picnic areas & concessions.
4.6(6,755)Lighthouse Beach Park
A scenic 32-acre park & lighthouse at the island tip with a fishing pier, picnic area & showers.
4.6(34)Mother's Beach
Secluded, rocky neighborhood beach set along the shoreline of the Russian River.
4.6(567)Grandview Surf Beach
White sandy beach below cliff bluffs with a well known surfing break & clifftop parking.
4.6(1,709)Calusa Beach & Loggerhead Beach
Narrow strip with a campground, restrooms & showers, popular for kayaking, swimming & snorkeling.
4.6(1,670)Fiesta Island
Vast island off Mission Bay with fire pits, dog parks, various water sports & 27 miles of beach.
4.6(214)Four Mile Beach
A mile-long stretch of white sand in Wilder Ranch State Park, a popular destination for surfers.
4.6(1,950)Seabright Beach
Sandy beach offering swimming, surfing & views of the Walton Lighthouse, plus seasonal lifeguards.
4.6(650)Sunny Cove
This small, off-the-beaten-path spot for swimming & sunbathing is located beneath a pair of bluffs.
4.6(1,734)Turner Beach Park
Straightforward beach for swimming & saltwater fishing from the shore or rock jetty.
4.6(1,445)Cove Island
Sprawling island park with sand beaches & cycling paths, plus abundant waterfowl & a nature center.
Trip packing checklist
Gear for Swimming Beaches
Useful gear categories for this kind of water trip. These links open Amazon search results so you can compare current options before you go.
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Keeps sun exposure manageable when shade is limited.
Useful for beach trips where sunscreen reapplication is easy to forget.
Packs smaller than cotton and dries faster after swims.
Worth comparing if the beach has clear, calm water.
Tips for Visiting Swimming Beaches
Arrive early for best parking and beach spot selection
Check for lifeguard schedules and swim only in designated areas
Bring reef-safe sunscreen to protect marine life
Watch for beach flags indicating water conditions