Caladesi Island State Park:  Dunedin, Fla.
Explore nature at one of the last undeveloped barrier islands in Florida.

Captiva Island:  Sanibel Island, Fla.
A tranquil beach known for an abundance of seashells that wash up onshore.

Crane Beach Reservation:  Ipswich, Mass.
A Northeastern beauty with graceful dunes and more than two miles of white sand.

East Hampton Beach:  East Hampton, N.Y.
The East Coast scene where the famous names flock.

Eighth Street and Ocean Drive:  Miami, Fla.
Miami's most beautiful and buff bodies adorn this beach.

Malibu Lagoon State Beach:  Malibu, Calif.
The longtime beach of choice for surfers, celebrities and ocean lovers.

Outer Banks:  Outer Banks, N.C.
Kick back and relax on these wide-open beaches just off the mainland.

Race Point Beach:  Provincetown, Mass.
Eight miles of nearly perfect beach at the tip of Cape Cod.

Santa Monica Beach:  Santa Monica, Calif.
Ride the old-time carousel year-round on the Santa Monica Pier.