Surf’s up! Hawaii has 3 beaches on nation’s best list; Florida beach has top ranking
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A 9-mile stretch of Florida sugar-white sand in an unspoiled natural setting alongside the Gulf of Mexico is the nation’s best beach for 2023, according to the annual ranking released Thursday by the university professor known as “Dr. Beach.”
Hawaii placed three beaches on the list, more than any other state. Florida was next with two. Duke Kahanamoku Beach, located in the Honolulu tourist neighborhood of Waikiki, was ranked second. Wailea Beach on Maui and Poipu Beach on Kauai were also featured on the list.
