When you think of the best beaches in the entire United States, what destinations come to mind? Hawaii and Florida certainly have excellent reputations for world class beaches and with good reason. But according to this new study from Tripadvisor, our very own Santa Monica State Beach is actually the 7th best beach in the entire country on the list of Travellers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Beaches.
Best of the Best
The Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best title is Tripadvisor’s annual ranking of the most excellent travel listings. It’s only given to those listings with excellent reviews from Tripadvisor contributors over the year. Only 1% of Tripadvisor listings achieve this ranking, so it’s a huge honor to make the list.
Catch a Wave
Santa Monica State Beach has something for everyone. Surfers can catch a sweet wave. Sunbathers have soft sandy beaches for lazing about. Joggers can run on the boardwalk. Bikers can ride on the cycling path. Families with kids (or kids at heart) can scream on rides at the amusement park on Santa Monica Pier called Pacific Park.
Plus, the iconic Palisades Park runs long Ocean Avenue with over 26 gorgeous acres perfect for picnicking and lovely lazy park days. And the views of Santa Monica Bay from here can’t be beat. It’s the perfect place to watch the waves.
Beach Days Ahead
More gorgeous views can be found from Santa Monica Pier. You can ride the famous solar-powered ferris wheel and capture great scenes of the beach from far above. It’s also the perfect place to watch the sunset. Spring is the perfect time to enjoy one of the very best beaches in the country. The weather is heating up, so it’s time to start planning a little weekend beach day.
Read more here about the very best beaches in the United States.