Siesta Beach Ranked 2nd Best in the Nation.
May 26, 2009 by Perry Corneau · Leave a Comment

Stephen P. Leatherman of the Florida International University’s Laboratory for Coastal Research has recently released his annual report of the best beaches. Siesta Key’s Crescent Beach was ranked second only to Hanalei Beach on the island of Kauai in Hawaii. If you prefer your beaches without volcanic activity you might want to check out Siesta Key. A quick Google search of the term “Hanalei Hawaii shark attacks” may also help you choose which beach is your personal favorite.
- Hanalei, Hawaii
- Siesta Beach, Sarasota
- Coopers Beach, Southhampton
- Coronado Beach, San Diego
- Hamoa Beach, Maui
- Main Beach, East Hampton
- Cape Hatteras, Outer Banks
- Cape Florida State Park, Key Biscayne
- Coast Guard Beach, Cape Cod
- Beachwalker Park, Kiawah Island