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This Jersey Shore Town Made TripAdvisor’s Top Beaches in the U.S.

The new 2023 TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice Top Beaches in the U.S. was just released.  The first state I think of for best beaches would be Hawaii.  I have never been…

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The new 2023 TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice Top Beaches in the U.S. was just released.  The first state I think of for best beaches would be Hawaii.  I have never been to Hawaii but I can only imagine how amazing it is.  Florida would be the 2nd pick for me, followed by beaches in California.

I would not expect New Jersey to make the list but one Jersey Shore town made the list! I am a Jersey Boy born and bred and I am not putting Jersey down but I just don't think of a shore town in my backyard to be named to the list.  I will say the Jersey Shore has some of the best boardwalks, food, bars, etc...

I grew up going to Seaside Heights playing all of the boardwalk games, the quick drive from my house to Belmar to go boogey-boarding and then grab lunch at the McDonald's that was right on the beach. Head over to Sea Girt to grab a bite at Parker House, or rent a house for a week in LBI.  As you can see, I am more of a Central/North Jersey guy.  I grew up in Mercer County so the trip directly east was much quicker than going south to Wildwood, Avalon, Cape May, Sea Isle, etc... I have frequented those beach towns numerous times and they never disappoint.

The Jersey Shore town that made the list came right outside the top 10 and landed at #11.  Now when I think back about this town, I totally agree. It's gorgeous.

TripAdvisor also put out the Top Beaches In The World as well. (I haven't heard of half of these)

Take a look at the Top 11 Beaches in the U.S. below...

11. Cape May Beach, New Jersey

10. La Jolla Cove, California

9. Ogunquit Beach, Maine

8. Coronado Beach, California

7. Cannon Beach, Oregon

6. Henderson Beach State Park, Florida

5. Ho’okipa Beach Park, Hawaii

4. Hanalei Beach, Hawaii

3. Driftwood Beach, Georgia

2. Siesta Beach, Florida

1. Ka’anapali Beach, Hawaii

Donnie Black is the Executive Producer of The Andie Summers Show and the Promotions Director for 92.5 XTU. He has been in the radio business for over 15 years and worked with BEN FM before coming to XTU. As a content creator for 92.5 XTU, Donnie creates contest pages, and concert listings and is known for writing random lists about movies, sports, and music.