Best Swimming Beaches in America
Discover the best swimming beaches across America. Find sandy shores, gentle waves, and perfect spots for family beach days.
All Swimming Beaches
Page 9 of 14
4.6(129)Long Beach
Large beach featuring a long, wide boardwalk popular for jogging, cycling & panoramic ocean views.
4.6(1,808)Lakeview Commons
Public beach offering lakeside picnic tables, BBQ grills & a boat ramp, plus summer concerts.
4.6(4,279)Silver Strand State Beach
Sandy space with ocean & bay shorelines offering fishing, swimming & picnicking, plus RV camping.
4.6(61)Wabasso Beach
Laid-back beach for sunning & swimming, with lifeguards, showers, parking & a boardwalk.
4.6(2,077)Yorktown Beach
A two-acre public beach on the south bank of the York River in historic Yorktown, where American independence was won in 1781. The 1,200-foot beach offers swimming within designated buoys, with free Mobi-Chair rentals for disabled visitors and ADA-accessible Mobi-Mats. Adjacent to Colonial National Historical Park, the beach provides a unique blend of recreation and Revolutionary War history. Metal detecting on sand is permitted, and the waterfront connects to Yorktown's shops, restaurants, and the Riverwalk Landing.
4.6(1,910)Thomas F. Regan Memorial City Beach
Secluded lakefront park often used for weddings, with a playground & a seasonal restaurant.
4.6(33)Swede's Beach
On a plaque: Dedicated in fond memory of fire captain Ralph K. "Swede" Pederson For his endless dedicated service to others November 20, 1916 - March 5 1985 https://westnordost.de/p/54003.jpg
4.6(1,222)West Dennis Beach
Family-friendly spot with a playground showcases beach activities such as kite flying & windsurfing.
4.6(1,528)San Elijo State Beach
2-mile stretch of sand with large campgrounds popular for swimming, surfing, snorkeling & picnics.
4.6(434)Honeymoon Island Beach
Unspoilt 4-mile-long state park beach with pristine white sands & a dog walking area.
4.6(3,451)Bolsa Chica State Beach
A beachfront state park with fire rings & RV campsites, featuring sunbathing, surfing & volleyball.
4.6(2,155)Del Monte Beach
Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas.
4.6(1,151)Pfeiffer Beach
Part of Los Padres National Forest, this beach is open for day use, with available paid parking.
4.6(1,266)Englewood Beach
Wide stretch with volleyball courts & a fishing pier, popular for collecting sharks' teeth & shells.
4.6(182)Riviera
Wide sandy public beach known for surfing, accessed by way of a seafront pedestrian beach trail.
4.6(1,879)Ski Beach Park
Small island park offering a boat launch, playground, jogging path, picnic space & large grass area.
4.6(9,003)Rehoboth Beach
Known as the "Nation's Summer Capital," Rehoboth Beach is a charming one-square-mile coastal city in Sussex County, Delaware. Its mile-long boardwalk, clean shoreline, and family-friendly attractions like Funland amusement park and Thrasher's French Fries have drawn visitors since the 1870s. The beach earned a 5-star NRDC water quality rating and swells from 1,500 residents to over 25,000 in peak summer, offering tax-free shopping, diverse dining, and easy access to Cape Henlopen State Park.
4.6(30)3rd Beach
Scenic, family-friendly seashore featuring calm surf, grills, picnic tables & equipment rentals.
4.6(2,124)Mary McLeod Bethune Beach Park
A 6-acre beach park bordered by river & ocean with a boardwalk, sports courts, playground & fishing.
4.6(2,335)Worlds Most Famous Beach Daytona Beach
Vehicles are allowed on much of this long, sandy beach with a bustling adjacent boardwalk.
4.6(1,003)West End Beach
10-acre recreational park featuring a sandy beach area, sports courts, boat rentals & a snack bar.
4.6(112)Blind Pass
Saltwater channel between Captiva & Sanibel islands, lined with beaches renowned for shelling.
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.
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
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