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2008 "America's Best Beaches," according to "Dr. Beach"

2008 "America's Best Beaches," according to "Dr. Beach" Stephen P. Leatherman's annual study:

1. Caladesi Island State Park, Dunedin / Clearwater, Fla.

2. Hanalei Beach, Kauai, Hawaii

3. Siesta Beach, Sarasota, Fla.

4. Coopers Beach, Southampton

5. Coronado Beach, San Diego, Calif.

6. Main Beach, East Hampton

7. Hamoa Beach, Maui, Hawaii

8. Cape Hatteras, Outer Banks, N.C.

9. Cape Florida State Park, Key Biscayne, Fla.

10. Beachwalker Park, Kiawah Island, S.C.

Related topic galleries: Hatteras, Florida State University, Hawaii, Beach Vacations, Key Biscayne, Outer Banks, San Diego (San Diego, California)

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