When you think about relaxation, it is almost impossible for the sea not to come to mind, therefore, there are some ratings of the best beaches in the world to take a break and the World Travel Awards announced which one is the best in the United States and where it is located.
According to the web portal, the city of Santa Monica, Californiaowns the best beach in North Americaleaving behind powerful coastal places like Maui, an island in the Hawaiian archipelago; Palm Beach, Florida, and Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
Nominated in World Travel Awards
Santa Monica competed with large American cities, which were nominated for the award for best beach destination in North America 2024. The destinations are:
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- Cape Cod, Massachusetts, United States
- Clearwater Beach, Florida, United States
- Key West, Florida, United States
- Laguna Beach, California, United States
- Maui, Hawaii, United States
- Miami Beach, Florida, United States
- Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States
- Palm Beach, Florida, United States
- San Diego, California, United States
- Vancouver Island, Canada
- Waikiki Beach, Hawaii, United States
It is not the first time that Santa Monica has received this recognitionsince the main page highlights that in the 2018 won the same award.
Where is Santa Monica Beach located?
Santa Monica is one of the cities that make up the state of California and has one of the best beaches in the southern United States. More than 3 kilometers north of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), is the coastal enclavewhich is a much-loved vacation spot that attracts both locals and tourists.
The glamorous shores are flanked by sand, plus a boardwalk on one side and a lush mountain range on the other. This place is considered as the westernmost point of Route 66because for decades, millions of road travelers have been dazzled by the sight of Santa Monica.
In this coastal area, the growth and development of luxury venues, from five-star hotels to Michelin-starred restaurants, have made it more desirable to visit these beaches for long vacation periods.
Iconic attractions
In Santa Monica, surrounded by Palisades Park, There is also the iconic wharf wheelthe Pacific Park amusement park, the Looff Hippodrome Carousel and the Pier Aquarium, as well as the exclusive fitness environment of Muscle Beach.
On the west side is the metropolitan area of the city of Los Angeles, something that benefits Santa Monica due to its proximity to places like West Hollywood, Malibu and downtown LA. Likewise, this city has exclusive shops, award-winning restaurants and fantastic art institutions such as the Bergamot Station Arts Center.
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