As summer gets closer, time to consider what beaches are really worth a visit. How about the best beaches in the USA? We have discussed the best beaches in North Carolina, but all of the US, wow! I am sure there are some that you would expect like beaches in Hawaii and California. But, guess what state also made the list? You got that right, North Carolina!

Travel and Leisure share their 25 best beaches in the USA and North Carolina and South Carolina made the list. From soft, white sand to great blue water these beaches are a must-visit this summer. Add these U.S. beaches to your summer travel bucket list. Some far, some closer to home it’s going to be a great time. Check out the 25 best beaches in the US with this Travel and Leisure list.

• Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

  That’s right, Wrightsville made the list! Visit Wrightsville Beach and enjoy this quaint little beach town in North Carolina. Enjoy beach bars and live music to take your relaxing vacation to a great night full of fun.

  @realzacharykeesee

  One of the most popular destinations in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. #northcarolina #nc #outerbanks #wrightsvillebeach #wilmington #uncw

  ♬ je te laisserai des mots - favsoundds

• Coligny Beach Park, Hilton Head, South Carolina

  As a SC native, I understand why Hilton Head is on the list 100%! Coligny Beach offers tons of amenities including showers, gazebos, benches, swings, and more for everyone to enjoy. This clean, well maintained beach will keep you wishing everyday was a vacation.

  @lowcountry_wanderer

  Access to beach, bars, and swings 🥰 #hiltonhead #southcarolina

  ♬ Surf - Mac Miller

• Poipu Beach, Kauai, Hawaii

   

  @jordanoutside

  Poipu Beach was great for snorkeling 🤿 #snorkeling #poipubeach #seaturtle #eel #snorkelingkauai #kauaihawaii #kauaibeach #snorkelingfun #beachday

  ♬ Sun Bed - David Staniforth

• Ocean City, Maryland

   

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• Coronado Beach, San Diego, California

   

  @soyaleelopez_

  Hicimo un #picnic bonito en Coronado🏖✨💕 #friendsdate #bestfriends #coronadobeach #sandiegocalifornia #californiasunsets #fyp #travel

  ♬ Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes) - Edison Lighthouse

• Pope Beach, Lake Tahoe, Nevada

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• Clearwater Beach, Clearwater, Florida

   

  @alaina.realestate

  Clearwater Beach 🌴 #fyp #foryou #clearwaterbeach #clearwater #travel #luxury #dolphins #thingstodoinflorida #floridabeaches #florida #ShadowAndBone

  ♬ Sunbathe - Tainy & Miguel

• Harris Beach, Oregon

   

  @gerri_girl

  Harris Beach #harrisbeachstatepark #travel #fyp #foryoupage #pnwadventures #oregon #pnw #brookings #solotravel #beachesoftiktok #bigfoot #elkcountry

  ♬ Can't Help Falling in Love - Haley Reinhart

• Glass Beach, Port Townsend, Washington

   

  @asprigofsomething

  #MicroRaveWithRoni #pnw #outdoors #travel #traveler #fypシ #beach #pnwwonderlanđ #viral #roadtrip #visit #bucketlist #relax #port #NeverStopExploring

  ♬ The Jungle Book - The Bear Necessities - L'Orchestra Cinematique | Alala

• Oak Street Beach, Chicago, Illinois

  @lefttodiscover

  let's discover: Oak St. Beach #foryou #chicago #beach #travel #summer

  ♬ G.A.B - Official Sound Studio

   

• Carlsmith Beach, Hilo, Hawaii

  @tutti2308

  #carlsmithbeachpark #hawaii #vacation #travel #foryoupage

  ♬ three a.m. - 53 Thieves

• Grand Haven State Park, Michigan

• Santa Monica Beach, California

  @hank_skinner

  Who’s been to the Santa Monica pier before? Where should I go next? 🎡 #santamonica #santamonicapier #santamonicabeach #losangeles #la #losangeleslife

  ♬ ysenpaii Safe and Sound - senpai

• Medano Creek, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado

  @notsocrazyrachele

  #beachday in #coloado only happens onceayear. #snowmelt #medanocreek #greatsanddunesnationalpark

  ♬ Surrender - Natalie Taylor

• North Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia

  @lowcountry_wanderer

  North Beach 📍 #tybeeisland #georgia

  ♬ last day on earth - Tai Verdes

• Good Harbor Beach, Gloucester, Massachusetts

  @amywilichowski

  #massachusettstiktok #foryou

  ♬ Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride (From "Lilo & Stitch") - Karaoke Version - Urock Karaoke

• Rockaway Beach, Queens, New York

  @pao_newyorkcity

  For more NYC gems, download @thepaoapp #fyp #foryoupage #rockawaybeach #nycbeach #beachday #endofsummer

  ♬ Redbone - stinky ol’ tree

• Crystal Lake State Park, Barton, Vermont

  @brimarie716

  ✨The bluest water 😍✨ #greenlakesstatepark #westernnewyork #hiddengemsny #crystalclearwater #fyp #nature #explore

  ♬ Roslyn - Bon Iver & St. Vincent

• Gulf Shores Public Beach, Alabama

  @hackwade

  Welcome to the beach after dark! #Beach #GulfShores #OrangeBeach #RoadTrip #ferriswheel #Vacation #Alabama

  ♬ original sound - Brother Nature

• Park Point Beach, Duluth, Minnesota

  @missmindymmc

  Park Point Beach on Lake Superior. #duluthminnesota #beachvibes #soundsofsummer #ROMWEnextgen #fireworks

  ♬ original sound - MissMindymmc

• Asbury Park Beach, New Jersey

  @hashtagkarenag

  Who’s Jersey Mom is this?! #nj #newjersey #jerseyshore #asburypark #beach #summer #momsoftiktok #jerseymom

  ♬ original sound - Karen Hashtag

• Carmel Beach, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

  https://www.tiktok.com/@truenorth61/video/6837545754618236166?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7070921411158410798

• Alki Beach, Seattle, Washington

  @jmarinxto

  Visitando la hermosa playa de Alki Beach 🏖 #alkibeach #westseattle #seattle #washington #pnw #playas #EasyWithAdobeExpress #BigComfy

  ♬ sᴛᴇʀᴇᴏ ʜᴇᴀʀᴛs - nash

• Ocean Beach Park, New London, Connecticut

  @thatgirlkaaatie

  Beach days are the best days 🏝 #iCarlyAffirmation #foryou #fyp #beach #oceanbeachparkct #newlondon

  ♬ Paradise - Bazzi

• Coney Island Beach, Brooklyn, New York

  @midnighht.sunn

  Don’t say i never put y’all on😉 #GossipGirlHere #nyccheck #coneyislandbeach #NYC #wheredreamsaremadeof #Brooklyn #fyp #4uviral #thankmelater

  ♬ Stuck In The Middle - Tai Verdes

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