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Miami Beach is where Latin America meets the United States on a strip of sand between Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic. South Beach gets all the attention — the Art Deco Historic District with its pastel-painted hotels, Ocean Drive with its see-and-be-seen sidewalk cafés, and the beach itself, wide and flat with that distinctive white sand. But Mid-Beach and North Beach are where the locals go when they actually want to swim without dodging selfie sticks. The food scene is phenomenal: Cuban cafecitos, Haitian griot, Peruvian ceviche, and some of the best fine dining in the Southeast. Then there's the nightlife, which doesn't really start until midnight.
From Haulover Beach in Miami to Black's Beach in San Diego, this guide covers the best nude beaches in the United States with practical details on legal status, access, crowds, and what to expect at each one.
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Destin and Florida's Emerald Coast combine sugar-white quartz sand with Gulf water so green it looks digitally enhanced. World-class fishing, the floating party at Crab Island, and the boutique beach towns along 30A make this Panhandle stretch a family favorite.
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You don't need a flight to find great sand. Here are the best beaches within two hours of New York, LA, Miami, San Francisco, Chicago, Boston, Seattle, Houston, and Washington, DC — with transit tips and specific restaurant picks.
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The best family beach resorts in Florida, from TradeWinds on St. Pete Beach to Hawks Cay in the Keys, with kids' club details, pool situations, and driving distances from Orlando.
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From the upscale 30A communities to untouched Gulf Islands National Seashore, the Florida Panhandle offers 200 miles of powder-white quartz sand and emerald Gulf water. Here's where to find the best stretches.
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The best dog-friendly beaches in the US with off-leash policies, parking costs, nearby dog-friendly restaurants, and essential safety tips for bringing your dog to the beach.
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