Are you tired of freezing winter weather and ready to start planning your next tropical getaway? Tripadvisor is here to help with the winners of their Travelers’ Choice Awards for the Best Beaches of 2024.
- The travel planning site’s list is based on the quality and quantity of reviews from around the world and ratings on Tripadvisor for beaches over a 12-month period.
- The top 25 winners span 18 countries on five continents, while the top three beaches in the world are all in Europe.
- The number one beach in the world for 2024 is Praia da Falésia in Portugal, known for its white sand and colored cliffs. Located in the tiny fishing town of Olhos de Agua, this beach was sixth on the list in 2023.
- Hawaii’s Ka'anapali Beach on the island of Maui wins for the best beach in the U.S. for the second year in a row. It’s also fourth on the best beaches in the world list. Visitors love the crystal clear water for snorkeling and surfing, as well as the daily cliff diving ceremony at sunset.
Travelers’ Choice Top 10 Beaches in the World for 2024
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- Praia da Falésia – Olhos de Agua, Portugal
- Spiaggia dei Conigli – Lampedusa, Italy
- La Concha Beach – San Sebastian - Donostia, Spain
- Ka'anapali Beach – Lahaina, Hawaii
- Grace Bay Beach – Grace Bay, Turks and Caicos
- Anse Lazio – Praslin Island, Seychelles
- Manly Beach – Sydney, Australia
- Eagle Beach – Palm-Eagle Beach, Aruba
- Siesta Beach – Siesta Key, Florida
- Varadero Beach – Varadero, Cuba
Travelers’ Choice Top 10 Beaches in the U.S. for 2024
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- Ka'anapali Beach – Lahaina, Hawaii
- Siesta Beach – Siesta Key, Florida
- Poipu Beach Park – Poipu, Hawaii
- Hollywood Beach – Hollywood, Florida
- La Jolla Cove – La Jolla, California
- Cannon Beach – Cannon Beach, Oregon
- Santa Monica State Beach – Santa Monica, California
- Driftwood Beach – Jekyll Island, Georgia
- Coligny Beach – Hilton Head, South Carolina
- Ocean City Beach – Ocean City, Maryland
Source: Tripadvisor