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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!

Crandon Park Beach
Crandon Park Beach
Key Biscayne, Florida

Right offshore, a vast sandbar makes for endless wading, and on the beach you'll also find a baseball diamond, volleyball courts, and a nature center with trails through the adjacent mangroves.

T&L Tip: Rent a private beach cabana on the park's south end (305/361-5421; $20 per day).

Check-In: The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne (455 Grand Bay Dr.; 305/365-4500; doubles from $269) has sandcastle competitions, sailing lessons, and seashell hunts.

Waianapanapa Black-Sand Beach

Ladies Beach

Butterfly Beach

Rosemary Beach

North Beach

Gooseberry Beach

Hanakapiai Beach

Crandon Park Beach

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