These two New England beaches are among best in the nation, TripAdvisor says
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When planning a spring or summer beach getaway, New Englanders don’t need to travel far. In TripAdvisor’s 2016 Travelers’ Choice list of the 25 best beaches, travelers singled out two New England seaside spots as among the best in the U.S.
Maine’s Ogunquit Beach and Race Point Beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts, were included on the list that largely included sandy shores in Florida and Hawaii.
Ogunquit Beach, ranked 15th most popular, was praised by reviewers for the space for playing, walking, and relaxing.
One reviewer from Maryland called the beach “a gem in hiding,’’ saying he stumbled on it by chance.
Ogunquit Beach in Maine.
“The beach was clean and you can be one with the ocean,’’ he wrote.
Race Point Beach followed behind its northern competitor, ranked 19th most popular, though one reviewer proclaimed it the “most beautiful beach on the planet.’’ Others praised the beach as a great place to watch for seals and see the sunset.
“You have to make it out to see this beach at the end of the day,’’ wrote one reviewer. “You will be so glad you did. It is heaven on earth and worth the ride.’’
The top five beaches were held by the Sunshine and Aloha states:
1. Clearwater Beach in Clearwater, Florida.
2. Lanikai Beach in Kailua, Hawaii
3. Siesta Beach in Siesta Key, Florida
4. Saint Pete Beach in St. Pete Beach, Florida
5. Wai’anapanapa State Park in Hana, Hawaii
Check out the full list here.
h/t The Boston Globe
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