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Clearwater’s sand is white, the water is bathwater-warm, and Pier 60 hosts a nightly sunset festival with street performers and artisans. It’s busy – really busy – but Uncle Chester admits that the facilities are top-notch: showers, lifeguards, ramps for wheelchairs, and plenty of food options. Go on a weekday in September for the best experience. uncle chester us beaches 20 top
On Kauai’s North Shore. A breathtaking crescent bay backed by waterfalls and rainforests. It’s the Hawaii you see on postcards. On Kauai’s North Shore
: A natural, semi-tropical barrier island with five miles of pristine beach and a historic lighthouse. Gulf Shores, Alabama : A natural, semi-tropical barrier island with five
Part of the Cape Cod National Seashore, Coast Guard Beach offers dramatic glacial cliffs, rolling dunes, and Atlantic surf that feels colder than Maine. It’s a short bike ride or shuttle from the parking lot. Uncle Chester loves it for shelling and seal-spotting (from a distance – sharks follow seals). Go in September after the summer crowds thin out.
: Iconic for Haystack Rock and its rugged Pacific Northwest beauty. Driftwood Beach
South Beach, Miami, FloridaNo list is complete without the Art Deco glamour of South Beach. It is loud, colorful, and full of energy. Come here for the culture, the architecture, and the world-class dining just steps from the sand.