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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4.7(1,803)Gulfstream Park
Modest beachfront park with a playground, picnic tables, BBQ grills & palm trees.
4.7(291)Wright's Beach Campground
Compact campground adjacent to the beach in a scenic, remote locale with restrooms. Dog friendly.
4.7(4,820)Pacifica State Beach
Known for being a popular surfing locale, this crescent-shaped beach also offers trails & restrooms.
4.7(7,589)Children's Pool La Jolla
Protected sandy cove home to many adult harbor seals & their pups, open for swimming in summer.
4.7(1,151)Poplar Beach
Sunbathing, fishing & picnicking are popular pastimes at this scenic beach with a campground nearby.
4.7(1,475)Manresa Main State Beach
Sandy stretch with unpredictable weather that's popular for surf fishing, surfing & sunsets.
4.7(2,685)Ocean Reef Park
Public beach offering on-site lifeguards, a playground, saltwater fishing areas & picnic tables.
4.7(1,332)Fort Lauderdale Beaches
Famous oceanfront area providing a range of water & beach activities, lifeguards & scenic views.
4.7(1,589)Stuart Beach
Tranquil, wide & sandy public beach featuring lifeguards, changing rooms & showers.
4.7(266)Sea Girt Beach
White-sand beach with lifeguards & a historic lighthouse, plus a boardwalk with gazebos & benches.
4.7(388)Jug Handle Beach
Scenic preserve featuring a beach area, forests & a ecological trail with layered rock formations.
4.7(138)Salty Brine State Beach
Popular state beach with a wide sandy expanse, tranquil shallow waters & a pavilion.
4.7(1,826)Ocean Beach
Serene stretch of coast known for its rough surf, natural beauty & views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
4.7(394)Perdido Key Beach
Large natural space with coastline views, abundant wildlife, parks & a golf course.
4.7(3,299)Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier
Temp ClosedPopular pier & fishing spot with rod rentals, plus fresh & frozen bait, accessories & ice.
4.7(5,900)Hollywood North Beach Park
This 56-acre beachfront park has waterway fishing piers, a tower, a cafe & sea turtle exhibits.
4.7(975)Ocean Ridge Hammock Park
Accessed by a wooded trail, this secluded area offers an unguarded beach area, swimming & fishing.
4.7(1,808)Bruce's Beach
Small local park known for its role in African-American history, as well as its scenic views.
4.7(874)William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach
Popular for swimming, fishing, hiking & sunbathing, this cove has picnic tables, restrooms & grills.
4.7(333)Brigantine Beach
In addition to its wide sand beaches, this scenic destination abuts a wildlife management area.
4.7(5,565)Lido Key Beach
Sandy beach featuring a concession stand, gift shop & picnic tables, plus a swimming pool.
4.7(2,289)Sister Bay Beach
Bayfront area with a grassy lawn & pebbly sand, plus a pier, picnic tables & a playground.
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