Carmel Beach has long served as a muse to artistic types and romantics

Carmel Beach has long served as a muse to artistic types and romantics

Great American Beaches 101 Guide

You'll be having fun in the sun in no time with our overview to the best American beaches

By Sherman's Travel Editorial Staff

Sherman's Travel magazine

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For one glorious season each year, America’s beaches come into full bloom. To help you pick a great destination for a bit of summery respite – and to enlighten you to the country’s great diversity of sun and sand – Sherman’s Travel spoke to experts around the country, polled readers and staffers, and got the most in-the-know correspondents to divulge their favorites. Then, we narrowed the selection down to specially-themed categories consisting of several beaches each (it wasn’t easy!). Just for fun, we’ve thrown in our favorite beach movies, songs, bars, and restaurants, too.

Whether you lean towards the solitude of shells and seagulls, are scouting out an ideal honeymoon locale, or are more of a see-and-be-seen beachgoer, we've got you covered. All you have to do is click on your preferences to the right – and lather on the sunscreen.

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