Boating, historic sightseeing, and viewing preserved coastal architecture. 6. Siesta Key Beach, Florida Vibe: Energetic, tropical, and remarkably soft underfoot.
: "Surf City, USA." Chester tried to stand on a longboard. He lasted three seconds, but the photo remains a family treasure. Santa Monica, California
Unlike traditional sandy shores, Driftwood Beach is a surreal, hauntingly beautiful landscape covered in weathered, ancient tree remnants. The gnarled, sun-bleached trees make it a world-famous spot for photography and peaceful sunset walks. The Sunshine State: Gulf Comforts & Tropical Keys 6. Siesta Beach , Sarasota, Florida Uncle Chester Us Beaches 20
As America's oldest seaside resort town, Cape May delivers a distinct blend of Victorian architecture and pristine shoreline. Nostalgic, family-friendly, and elegant.
Rent a beach-ready bicycle and ride directly on the hard-packed sand at low tide. Sunshine State Gems (Florida) 8. Siesta Key Beach, Florida : "Surf City, USA
Uncle Chester wasn't your typical traveler; he was a man who measured his life in salt spray and sand between his toes. After forty years of driving a mail truck through the dusty streets of the Midwest, he retired with a single goal: to rank the top 20 beaches in the United States. He didn't want the "tourist traps"—he wanted the soul of the coast. The Great Coastal Pilgrimage His journey began at Hanauma Bay
: We walked the boardwalk under the watchful eye of the giant Neptune statue. Outer Banks, North Carolina Kitty Hawk The gnarled, sun-bleached trees make it a world-famous
: The quintessential urban beach with its famous amusement pier. 13. El Matador State Beach
Surf fishing for drum and bluefish directly from the shoreline. 7. Coligny Beach Park , South Carolina
features an uncle (played by Casey Affleck) taking care of his nephew in a coastal town.