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No kidding.
Thing is, the 'perfect beach' is impossible to define. Do you want a beach that is subtropical and amenity-laden, like Gulf Coast Florida, or something quiet, remote and untamed like the Oregon Coast? American beaches really run the gamut, and I really couldn't state an abiding preference. It would depend on my mood on any given day.
Yes, one type of "best beach" is one that you can swim in. Or another type is pure scenery.
However, why not beaches that have both? Both scenery and warm water to swim? Like California and Hawaii?
Anyway, my top 5 beach states, well four of them anyway:
I think Alabama's beaches have a leg up on Texas if quality is a factor.
Nope. The Alabama/Florida Panhandle area only has the advantage if you want your sand to be white. But Lower Texas beaches offer far superior water quality and beach weather, and it's not even close.
Nope. The Alabama/Florida Panhandle area only has the advantage if you want your sand to be white. But Lower Texas beaches offer far superior water quality and beach weather, and it's not even close.
Really ? Water quility such as ? I've never been to any of the beaches in Texas im going by pictures.
Really? Water quality such as? I've never been to any of the beaches in Texas im going by pictures.
Even though Alabama/FL Panhandle beaches offer many days of clear, blue water, the presence of many rivers, combined with the high-rainfall climate, contributes to murky conditions from time to time. Lots of sediment discharged from these rivers, and also plenty of nutrients to the fuel growth of some slimy green stuff. This is more of an issue with Alabama than FL Panhandle, due to the proximity of the Mobile Delta.
Lower Texas also has a major river (Rio Grande), but the region is a much drier climate year-round, even semi-arid inland of the coast. So there's not as much problem with heavy river discharge and the resulting sediment and nutrient loads. Meaning that the water is more consistent in staying clear.
Funny that a guy from Long Island would exclude NY. There are some beautiful beaches on Long Island.
Wait a minute Tex, people don't swim at the beaches in Southern California?
Icon, its not that funny that I excluded New York. We have some great beaches, especially on Long Island. I just don't think we have a long enough coastline, well long enough beach coastline, plus the weather to compete with the 4 states I mentioned.
If it helps any, I would definitely put New York in the top 10, especially if you count the Great Lakes.
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