Best for: Photography, unique landscapes, and exploration.
These top-tier destinations are honored for their clean water, sand quality, safety, and environmental commitment.
Formed inside a volcanic cone, this marine life conservation district offers an elite snorkeling experience. The shallow coral reef is home to hundreds of tropical fish species and green sea turtles. 19. Ocracoke Island Beaches (Outer Banks, North Carolina)
You’ve seen The Goonies , right? That’s Cannon Beach. The iconic Haystack Rock rises 235 feet from the surf, surrounded by tide pools full of starfish and anemones. The beach is huge, windswept, and dramatic. Uncle Chester advises: the water is freezing year-round (55°F max). This is a walk-and-gawk beach, not a swim beach. Also, bring a sweater even in August.
La Jolla Cove is small but mighty. Protected as an ecological reserve, the water is crystal clear and full of garibaldi fish, leopard sharks (harmless), and sea lions lounging on the rocks. Snorkeling and kayaking are world-class. Uncle Chester’s tip: walk the coastal trail to see the seals at Children’s Pool, but respect the closures during pupping season (December–May).
Warm, inviting waters await visitors to Texas' tropical coast, where the Gulf of Mexico and the Laguna Madre Bay meet. Isla Blanca Park is the island's crown jewel, with endless sandy beaches and prime jetty-fishing perches.
Accessible only by boat, Cumberland Island is one of the most underrated beach spots in the United States . It features maritime forests, undeveloped marshlands, and over 17 miles of isolated beaches where wild horses roam free. 11. Ruby Beach (Olympic National Park, Washington) The Vibe: Gothic coastal wilderness.
While the full "Uncle Chester" list is not available, these additional locations frequently appear in major "Top 20" US beach rankings due to their historical and recreational significance: Revere Beach (Massachusetts)
An elite Atlantic beach known for its wide, sandy shoreline and beautiful dunes 1.2.3.
Uncle Chester says: “Destin has the emerald water; Henderson has the peace.”
Best for: Photography, unique landscapes, and exploration.
These top-tier destinations are honored for their clean water, sand quality, safety, and environmental commitment.
Formed inside a volcanic cone, this marine life conservation district offers an elite snorkeling experience. The shallow coral reef is home to hundreds of tropical fish species and green sea turtles. 19. Ocracoke Island Beaches (Outer Banks, North Carolina) uncle chester us beaches 20 top
You’ve seen The Goonies , right? That’s Cannon Beach. The iconic Haystack Rock rises 235 feet from the surf, surrounded by tide pools full of starfish and anemones. The beach is huge, windswept, and dramatic. Uncle Chester advises: the water is freezing year-round (55°F max). This is a walk-and-gawk beach, not a swim beach. Also, bring a sweater even in August.
La Jolla Cove is small but mighty. Protected as an ecological reserve, the water is crystal clear and full of garibaldi fish, leopard sharks (harmless), and sea lions lounging on the rocks. Snorkeling and kayaking are world-class. Uncle Chester’s tip: walk the coastal trail to see the seals at Children’s Pool, but respect the closures during pupping season (December–May). Best for: Photography, unique landscapes, and exploration
Warm, inviting waters await visitors to Texas' tropical coast, where the Gulf of Mexico and the Laguna Madre Bay meet. Isla Blanca Park is the island's crown jewel, with endless sandy beaches and prime jetty-fishing perches.
Accessible only by boat, Cumberland Island is one of the most underrated beach spots in the United States . It features maritime forests, undeveloped marshlands, and over 17 miles of isolated beaches where wild horses roam free. 11. Ruby Beach (Olympic National Park, Washington) The Vibe: Gothic coastal wilderness. The shallow coral reef is home to hundreds
While the full "Uncle Chester" list is not available, these additional locations frequently appear in major "Top 20" US beach rankings due to their historical and recreational significance: Revere Beach (Massachusetts)
An elite Atlantic beach known for its wide, sandy shoreline and beautiful dunes 1.2.3.
Uncle Chester says: “Destin has the emerald water; Henderson has the peace.”