Results: Best Beach in Every State (Part Eight)
Published on 06/08/2021
Many people across the U.S. planned on hitting the beach this past Memorial Day weekend to kick off the unofficial beginning of summer. If you're one of them, I know the perfect spot to send you to. Best Life partnered with Yelp to find the best beach—or lake/waterfront area in places where beaches weren't applicable—in your state. The popular review site identified each state's options in the beaches category and then ranked those spots based on several factors, including user ratings. (All beaches, parks, and lakes on this list were identified as being open on Yelp as of May 21, 2021.) Read on to discover the best beach in your state and other top spots across the country.
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Oklahoma, Oklahoma City - Lake Hefner - What people are saying on Yelp: "Lake Hefner is such a beautiful place right within our city. I very much enjoy their bike riding trail, which goes all the way around the lake, a little over 9 miles." —Christy S. Have you ever visited this beach?
Yes
5%
101 votes
No
95%
2099 votes
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Oregon, Cannon Beach - Cannon Beach - What people are saying on Yelp: "One of the most beautiful beaches I've ever seen. We didn't have any plans to visit while in Portland, but with some mild convincing from our friends we made an impulse drive an hour and a half away and it was the most pleasant surprise." —Mary N. Have you ever visited this beach?
Yes
9%
193 votes
No
91%
2007 votes
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Pennsylvania, Erie - Presque Isle State Park - What people are saying on Yelp: "Listen, guys, I grew up in Erie and essentially grew up going to the beach. It is no secret Presque Isle is just the best ever!" —Rachel C. Have you ever visited this beach?
Yes
7%
156 votes
No
93%
2044 votes
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Rhode Island, Middletown - Second Beach/Sachuest Beach - What people are saying on Yelp: "My family has been coming to this beach forever—as other reviewers have said, it's one of the best in Rhode Island, plus they have the best waves of all the beaches on Aquidneck Island." —Morgan C. Have you ever visited this beach?
Yes
5%
105 votes
No
95%
2095 votes
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South Carolina, Folly Beach - Folly Beach - What people are saying on Yelp: "Dotted with cute houses, local eateries, and a fairly laid back crowd, Folly Beach is my kind of a beach town." —Brad B. Have you ever visited this beach?
Yes
9%
207 votes
No
91%
1993 votes
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