Those looking for their next beach vacation might be in luck as Tripadvisor named the top spots in the United States. The world’s largest travel guidance platform announced the top 10 U.S. beaches to visit in 2024 — and some of these may surprise travelers.
The list is based on user reviews left on Tripadvisor across a year-long period; the list is the second Travelers’ Choice Award for the Best of the Best Beaches. This year’s top 10 list includes eight different U.S. states from coast to coast.
See which spots made the highly coveted and reviewed list for 2024. Here’s the countdown.
10. Ocean City Beach — Ocean City, Maryland
9. Coligny Beach — Hilton Head, South Carolina
8. Driftwood Beach — Jekyll Island, Georgia
7. Santa Monica State Beach — Santa Monica, California
6. Cannon Beach — Cannon Beach, Oregon
5. La Jolla Cove — La Jolla, California
4. Hollywood Beach — Hollywood, Florida
3. Poipu Beach Park — Poipu, Hawaii
2. Siesta Beach — Siesta Key, Florida
1. Ka’anapali Beach — Lahaina, Hawaii
The best beach to visit in 2024 is Ka’anapali Beach in the town of Lahaina on Maui, Hawaii. This is the second year in a row it’s claimed the top spot. Additionally, Ka’anapali Beach is ranked the No. 4 beach in the world, according to nearly 100,000 Tripadvisor reviews. The beach is noted for having great wildlife sightings plus water sport options.
The town of Lahaina was the main area destroyed in the 2023 Maui wildfires — with the County of Maui confirming over 2,100 acres were burned. Tripadvisor also noted that although there is never a bad time to visit the island, the winter is great for whale watching and more affordable hotel pricing.