Top rated Public beaches in United States

Experience the best that United States has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 1.3K places from Public beach category.

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Carmel Sunset Beach
Public beach
👍 Perfect place to watch the sun go into the water. Unobstructed views for a spectacular sunset.
4.90 (857 reviews)
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Mohegan Bluffs
Scenic spot
141 steps lead from 200-foot cliffs to a secluded, rocky beach named for a 16th-century battle.
4.90 (523 reviews)
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Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Public beach
👍 It's beautiful. If you have 4 wheel drive you can get a permit to drive on the beach. Plenty of good shells can be found. Roped off areas to protect turtles and beaches. Fishing can be good at times.
4.90 (314 reviews)
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Hug Point
Public beach
👍👍 Hug Point is by far amongst my top favorite beaches along the Northern Oregon coast. Parking for about 50 cars Id say. Bathrooms available off parking lot. steep stairs to get to/from beach along with a steep-ish paved trail to get to/from stairs. the cliffs, the waterfall, the little caves .. offe...
4.90 (301 reviews)
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Carlsbad City Beach
Public beach
👍👍 This has always been my favorite beach whenever we visit So California. It is an excellent location with several different places to eat for lunch/dinner/snacks. There Always seems to be parking if you’re willing to drive around a little to find it. Access to the beach is direct and easy, with a few...
4.90 (232 reviews)
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Fossil Ledges
Public beach
👍👍 We made it in a 2020 all wheel drive equinox. The ride was slow and we would have stopped at the beaver swamps because it looked bad however a side by side stopped us and said it was only 14 inches deep. We made it. The entire drive was all like sheet rock. There is no soft bottoms or ruts. There is...
4.90 (199 reviews)
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Cumberland Island National Seashore
National reserve
Preserved seashore with a wilderness area, undeveloped beaches, historic sites & cultural ruins.
4.90 (194 reviews)
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Hermosa Beach
Public beach
👍👍 One of my favorite beaches in California hands down 🩷 We visited this beach twice during our stay and we had fun both times. Its not as crazy (or dirty) as the ones closer to downtown LA. Also! The whole area by the pier has some awesome nightlife! And even better food. We definitely are coming/stay...
4.90 (181 reviews)
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Frisco Beach
Public beach
👍👍 Frisco Beach is the area we stayed in. The view from our rental house is truly amazing from dawn to dusk. Absolutely gorgeous!!!
4.90 (117 reviews)
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Wasque Point Wildlife Management Area
Public beach
Paths go through a coastal area with grasslands & marshes, home to sandpipers, herons & butterflies.
4.90 (103 reviews)
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Reserva Natural Caja de Muertos
Nature preserve
👍👍 The island is a short boat ride from the mainland's south shore. Anchorage is good holding with protection from prevailing easterly winds. The beach is ideal for swimming in calm waters. The abandoned buildings of a once thriving information center remain. A trail through tall cactus passes a cave o...
4.90 (89 reviews)
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Redondo Beach
Public beach
👍👍 R.B. has become my favorite place to go & hang out & ride my scooter & enjoy 😉 the beach ⛱️ 😎 😀
4.90 (86 reviews)
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Gunnison Beach
Public beach
👍👍 If your adventurous or just love to explore new things. This beach is the place to be. Its a nude beach, so...no children allowed; unless its a baby. I saw a infant and that was a bit different but the parents seem like regulars. I do say, everyone is friendly and its like you almost not notice tha...
4.90 (80 reviews)
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Whiskey Run Beach
Tourist attraction
$ $$$
4.90 (78 reviews)
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Surf Road Beach
Public beach
😐 You know...just 2 days ago I gave this beach a 5star. This morning we were there again and found a SHOCK! They added a second stairway up to the disabled ramp - nice but....they built it on top of one of the only 2 blue spaces at the accessible beach! Who decides such a thing? I have to slash th...
4.90 (69 reviews)
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Cold Storage Beach
Public beach
👍👍 Beautiful beach, got there about 45 minutes before sunset. My first time there, was able to propose to my now fiancé! This beach will be a special part of my life from this day on.
4.90 (66 reviews)
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Ship Ahoy Beach Club
Club
4.90 (63 reviews)
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Carlsbad State Beach
State park
👍👍 Loved this wide pale sand beach, with rolling waves that occasionally connect for long stretches. It's like dancing waters, when shore breakers are sizable. The foam jumps & dances, before plummeting back down. Surfing this beach, looked challenging...at least it did for the guy we watched. The...
4.90 (62 reviews)
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Indian Beach Day-Use Area
Park
👍👍 It's a long, windy, and narrow road into the day use area, but it's definitely worth it. The coastline is beautiful. The parking was busy when we arrived, and there was a sign saying it was full when there were actually maybe 10 spaces still available, so your mileage may vary. The Clatsop trail is...
4.90 (50 reviews)
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Station 22 - Public Beach Access
Public beach
4.90 (50 reviews)
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