These Are the 10 Best Beaches in the U.S.

"With more than 13,800 reviews on the site and a high 4.6 overall rating, travelers are flocking to the surf there, using descriptions like "absolutely beautiful" and "stunning." "La Jolla Cove's spot at the top of the U.S. ranking shows that a great beach is so much more than just a stretch of sand," Laurel Greatrix, Tripadvisor's chief communications officer, told T+L. "Tripadvisor reviews highlight its sea lion colonies, protected underwater park, and snorkeling and kayaking that take visitors straight into the marine reserve.""

"In its rankings, Tripadvisor also recognized La Jolla Cove for "its extraordinary marine biodiversity and year-round accessibility. This protected underwater park offers unique opportunities for wildlife encounters, from playful sea lions to migrating gray whales." The area itself is surrounded by the sea on three sides and boasts views of Mount Soledad in the background, according to the San Diego Tourism Authority. From there, beach goers can go swimming, biking, and even spot seals and sea lions from its shores."

La Jolla Cove in San Diego, California, ranks as the top U.S. beach with more than 13,800 reviews and a 4.6 overall rating. The cove features sea lion colonies, a protected underwater park, and opportunities for snorkeling and kayaking that bring visitors into a marine reserve. The area is recognized for extraordinary marine biodiversity and year-round accessibility, offering wildlife encounters from playful sea lions to migrating gray whales. The cove is surrounded by sea on three sides with views of Mount Soledad. Visitors can swim, bike, and spot seals and sea lions. The top U.S. beaches list is concentrated in California, Florida, and Hawaii.

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