10 great American beaches

In the last gasp of summer, there's still time for one more seaside escape. From a black-sand retreat on Maui to a hidden strand on Cape Cod, Travel & Leisure sifted through the country's 95,000 miles of shoreline to find these idyllic stretches. Let the relaxation begin!

North Beach
North Beach
Cape Cod, Massachusetts

With its posh boutiques and summer homes, Chatham is the Beverly Hills of Cape Cod. So it's surprising to discover that right offshore is a nearly deserted stretch of white sand.

T&L Tip: The boat journey to the beach through Aunt Lydia's Cove is half the fun, as schools of seals pop their heads above the water (Chatham Fish Pier, Shore Rd.; 508/945-5265).

Check-In: The Chatham Bars Inn (297 Shore Rd.; 800/527-4884; chathambarsinn.com; doubles from $375) is a shingled 1914 resort with white cottages along the shore.

Waianapanapa Black-Sand Beach

Ladies Beach

Butterfly Beach

Rosemary Beach

North Beach

Gooseberry Beach

Hanakapiai Beach

Crandon Park Beach

Kiawah Island

Whitefish Dunes State Park
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