See the photos: Tripadvisor’s 2022 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Beaches in Florida, Georgia
Tripadvisor Best of the Best Beaches 2023 Driftwood Beach, Jekyll Island, GA - No. 3 in the U.S. One Tripadvisor reviewer said, "I've been to many beaches, but none like this one. A great visual sight awaits you when you visit … Go at the 'golden hour' to get some great photos, or just hang out for the day and have a picnic."
By ActionNewsJax.com News Staff
A beach in Northeast Florida and one in Southeast Georgia have made the Top 25 of Tripadvisor’s 2022 Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best Beaches in the United States.
Driftwood Beach in Jekyll Island came in at No. 6 on the list.
One Tripadvisor reviewer said of Driftwood Beach, “I’ve been to many beaches, but none like this one. A great visual sight awaits you when you visit … Go at the ‘golden hour’ to get some great photos, or just hang out for the day and have a picnic.”
St. Augustine Beach came in at No. 14 on the list -- an impressive feat after not being ranked in 2021.
One Tripadvisor user said, “Gorgeous powder white sand along the coastal waters. Long driving available for vehicles. Park right on the beach near your favorite spot.”
Siesta Beach in Siesta Key near Sarasota was the highest-ranked beach in Florida, coming in at No. 2 in the U.S. and No. 14 in the world.
Tripadvisor Best of the Best Beaches 2024 Siesta Beach, Siesta Key, FL - No. 2 in the U.S., No. 9 in the world. One Tripadvisor user says, “Absolutely beautiful beach with silky quartz sand! Great beach for people watching, sunsets, breakfast/morning walk on beach and finding sand dollars.” (Tripadvisor)
Tripadvisor Best of the Best Beaches 2024 Hollywood Beach, Broward County, FL - No. 4 in the U.S. One Tripadvisor user says, "It gives you a 'Come and Knock on Our Door' Three's Company vibe. The beach wasn't crowed much and that is always a good thing." (Tripadvisor)
Tripadvisor Best of the Best Beaches 2024 Driftwood Beach, Jekyll Island, GA - No. 8 in the U.S. One Tripadvisor reviewer said, "I've been to many beaches, but none like this one. A great visual sight awaits you when you visit … Go at the 'golden hour' to get some great photos, or just hang out for the day and have a picnic."
Tripadvisor Best of the Best Beaches 2024 Clearwater Beach, FL – No. 12 in the U.S. “The sugar fine white sand is a trademark of this fabulous beach. Perfect for a day in the sun. You might even spot a dolphin or two playing on the horizon,” one Tripadvisor reviewer wrote.
Tripadvisor Best of the Best Beaches 2024 Panama City Beach – No. 13 in the U.S. One Tripadvisor user said it was a, “Nice vacation spot with many options as far as places to stay, eat and have fun. Calm water and of course the powder like sand and emerald waters.”
Tripadvisor Best of the Best Beaches 2024 Hollywood Beach, Broward County, FL - No. 15 in the U.S. One Tripadvisor user says, "Who would believe how wonderful a beach could be in November. This beach rocks! Great sand, warm water, and tons of sea shells!!! Awesome!" (Tripadvisor)
Tripadvisor Best of the Best Beaches 2024 St. Augustine Beach, FL - No. 17 in the U.S. One Tripadvisor user said, “Gorgeous powder white sand along the coastal waters. Long driving available for vehicles. Park right on the beach near your favorite spot.”
Tripadvisor Best of the Best Beaches 2024 Henderson State Beach Park, Destin, FL - No. 19 in the U.S. “The soft sands are gorgeous and a beach walk is always good for my soul. Beautiful nature trail loop with informative placards and a nice playground, too, make this a wonderful park,” a Tripadvisor user wrote.
Tripadvisor Best of the Best Beaches 2024 Bahia Honda State Park, Florida Keys, FL - No. 23 in the U.S. “Great park, you can swim on either the Atlantic side or Gulf side. ... You can also walk up to the old bridge and see the views, which are amazing,” a Tripadvisor user wrote. (Tripadvisor)