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USA TODAY's 10BEST declares this southeast beach the best in Florida. Do you agree?
Need ideas for your summer weekend trips? How about relaxing on some of the top beaches in the state.
USA TODAY's 10BEST released its winners for its "Readers' Choice Awards," including its ranking of the best beaches in Florida.
The beaches were selected by a panel of travel experts and the final nominations were voted on by readers.
"From the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf Coast, the Sunshine State boasts 825 miles of beaches, many of which are ranked among the best on the planet," 10BEST writes. "And an average of 230 days of sunshine a year make Florida's shoreline hard to resist for vacationers looking for sun, sand, and sea."
Readers have officially declared it — Delray Beach is the best in the state. Housed in Palm Beach County, it is a popular tourist destination with boutique shops and restaurants.
"Nestled between Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach, Delray Beach, known as the 'Village by the Sea,' boasts a serene coastline with crystal-clear blue waters just steps from its vibrant downtown. With 2 miles of pristine sand and natural dunes, the beach was gifted to the city in the 1800s to ensure year-round public access," 10BEST writes.
It also notes Delray Beach is one of just two beaches in the U.S. to earn the prestigious Blue Flag award.
Delray Beach
Clearwater
Treasure Island
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
Stuart
Sanibel
St. Pete Beach
Siesta Key
Destin
St. Augustine
Just 218 miles North of Florida's best beach sits the best beach bar in the entire country — Daytona Beach's Ocean Deck Restaurant and Beach Bar.
"This laid-back beachfront bar features daily live music, plus karaoke and DJs to keep you consistently entertained. Their 32-ounce tropical Bacardi buckets are renowned, there's a huge selection of draft and bottled beer, and the crab cakes, fish and chips, and other freshly caught seafood dinners are the perfect accompaniment to the gorgeous ocean views."
Along with the Ocean Deck, two other Florida spots made the top 10:
Ocean Deck Restaurant and Beach Bar - Daytona Beach, Florida
Flora-Bama - Pensacola, Florida
Tiki Hut at Beach House - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Reunion Kitchen + Drink - Santa Barbara, California
Copper Bar's Mauna Kea Beach Hotel - Waimea, Hawaii
Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian - Honolulu, Hawaii
Sloppy Joe's on the Beach - Treasure Island, Florida
The Crow's Nest - Santa Cruz, California
House Without A Key at Halekulani Hotel - Honolulu, Hawaii
Edge of Waikiki - Honolulu, Hawaii
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Florida beaches: USA TODAY 10BEST readers declare this one the best
