Coming in at number two is Pa'ako Cove in Maui, Hawaii. Also known as Secret Cove, this tiny beach is hidden behind a lava ...

This summer, something different is happening. Instead of heading to the usual hotspots, Americans are rediscovering the ...

U.S. News took into account reader votes and factors like aesthetics, atmosphere and convenience to rank the best beaches in Florida ... miles of white quartz sand, crystal-clear water and ...

VIRGINIA BEACH — Patches of dull, grayish-black sand cover the beach near the water’s edge at 23rd Street. The dark sections stand out in contrast to the bright tan grains closer to the Boardwalk.

The Florida International University professor considers 50 factors when selecting the nation’s best beaches each year. Some of the criteria are beach material (fine sand ranks highest), air and ...

A Florida beach boasts a “pristine” setting — and it’s one of the best coastal destinations in the world, a new report finds. Siesta Beach ranks No. 42 on a list of the top 50 beaches ...