Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, aka "Dr. Beach", released the top beaches rankings for 2006.
- Fleming Beach Park, Maui, Hawaii - National Winner
- Caladesi Island State Park, Dunedin, Florida
- Ocracoke Island, Outer Banks, North Carolina
- Coopers Beach, Southampton, New York
- Hanalei Bay, Kauai, Hawaii
- Main Beach, East Hampton, New York
- Coast Guard Beach, Cape Cod, Massachusetts
- Coronado Beach, San Diego, California
- Hamoa Beach, Maui, Hawaii
- Barefoot Beach Park, Bonita Springs, Florida
See also
Dr. Beach has a book out on "America's Best Beaches". Order directly from his web site: http://www.drbeach.org/drbeach/order.htm
