Coronado Beach Maintains Annual Presence on US' Top 10 Beaches List
Hawaii placed three beaches on Dr. Beach's list -- more than any other state
By Karla Rendon ••
Coronado Beach’s glistening waters, pristine sand and picturesque sunsets have earned their way on the list of top 10 beaches in the country – again.
Just in time for Memorial Day, which is better known as the unofficial start to the summer, coastal scientist Stephen “Dr. Beach” Leatherman, released his top 10 list of public U.S. beaches. Although just a little more than half of the list features East Coast beaches, Coronado Beach made the list at No. 6.
The results depend on factors like wave action, crowding, wildlife presence, sand type and lifeguards. It appears Dr. Beach doesn't factor in water quality, though. Coronado Beach is often -- and is currently -- closed by the San Diego Department of Environmental Health due to poor water samples.
"Bacteria levels exceed state standards. Avoid water contact in the closure area," a health notice issued on May 5 warns.
Leatherman's list dubbed St. George Island State Park in the Florida Panhandle as the top public beach in the country. Hawaii placed three beaches on the list, more than any other state.
Here is Dr. Beach's complete 2023 top 10:
1. St. George Island State Park, Florida Panhandle
2. Duke Kahanamoku Beach, Oahu, Hawaii
3. Coopers Beach, Southampton, New York
4. Caladesi Island State Park, Dunedin/Clearwater, Florida
5. Lighthouse Beach, Buxton, Outer Banks of North Carolina
6. Coronado Beach, San Diego
7. Wailea Beach, Maui, Hawaii
8. Beachwalker Park, Kiawah Island, South Carolina