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Siesta Beach in Sarasota named 'Best Beach in America'


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Siesta Beach in Sarasota is the Best Beach in America, according to Dr. Beach.

The Florida International University professor ranks the beaches on 50 criteria, including the look and feel of the sand, water quality, weather and crowds.

He says Siesta Beach got high marks for its brilliant white quartz crystal sand and calm, clear water.

Top Ten Beaches for 2011
  1. Siesta Beach in Sarasota, Florida
  2. Coronado Beach in San Diego, California
  3. Kahanamoku Beach in Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii
  4. Main Beach in East Hampton, New York
  5. Cape Hatteras in the Outer Banks of North Carolina
  6. St. George Island State Park, Florida panhandle
  7. Beachwalker Park Kiawah Island, South Carolina
  8. Coast Guard Beach in Cape Cod, Massachusetts
  9. Waimanalo Bay Beach Park on Oahu, Hawaii
  10. Cape Florida State Park in Key Biscayne, Florida
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