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

June 15, 2008

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.