1 FL Beach Among Best In World, 8 Others Best In U.S.: TripAdvisor

SARASOTA, FL — Once again, a Florida beach has landed at the No. 2 spot on this year’s TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best Beaches in the U.S.

The global ranking of Sarasota’s Siesta Beach also improved, moving from No. 11 to the No. 9 spot on the 2024 worldwide list.

The list was compiled by analyzing tens of millions of reviews submitted by global travelers over the past 12 months.

“Whether you want to relax or fill your day with activities, Siesta Beach delivers. Kick back on the white sand, go swimming in the clear water, play some outdoor sports, or simply admire the sunset — it's up to you,” according to the TripAdvisor listing for Siesta Beach. “The family-friendly beach is easy to get to via public transportation, offers wheelchair access, and has plenty of parking, restrooms, and a small concession stand. There are a variety of shops and lively restaurants nearby, too.”

It was the only Florida beach to land on the global list.

Other Florida beaches among the top 25 in the U.S. include:

• No. 4 - Hollywood Beach, Hollywood
• No. 12 - Clearwater Beach, Clearwater
• No. 13 - Panama City Beach, Panama City Beach
• No. 15 - Fort Lauderdale Beach, Fort Lauderdale
• No. 17 - St. Augustine Beach, St. Augustine
• No. 18 - Henderson Beach State Park, Destin
• No. 22 - Bahia Honda State Park, Big Pine Key
• No. 25 - Sombrero Beach, Marathon

Find the full list of best U.S. beaches here.