Who needs Hawaii and California when you have one of the country’s most beautiful beaches right here in your very own backyard?

TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, announced the winners of its 2013 Travelers’ Choice Beaches Awards. Based entirely on feedback from millions of TripAdvisor travelers, 276 winning beaches were named around the world. Dedicated lists highlight travelers’ favorite beaches in Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Central America, Europe, Middle East, the U.S. and more.

“For those planning their summer vacations, spring break trips, or just looking for a weekend escape from the winter doldrums, take inspiration from TripAdvisor travelers that have visited these beaches and given them the highest levels of praise,” said Barbara Messing, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor. “These beaches provide some of the finest spots around the globe to enjoy water activities, sun and sand.”

Canaveral National Seashore in the Orlando-area is named among the best in the U.S. TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Beaches Awards are based on millions reviews and opinions from travelers throughout the world. The U.S. list includes:

Top 25 Beaches in the U.S.:

1. Ka’anapali Beach, Lahaina, Hawaii
2. Siesta Key Public Beach, Sarasota, Florida
3. Gulf Islands National Seashore, Pensacola, Florida
4. Fort De Soto Park, Tierra Verde, Florida
5. Lanikai Beach, Kailua, Hawaii
6. Wailea Beach, Wailea, Hawaii
7. Assateague Beach, Assateague Island, Virginia
8. La Jolla Cove, La Jolla, California
9. Laguna Beach, Laguna Beach, California
10. Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, Honolulu, Hawaii
11. St. Andrews State Park, Panama City, Florida
12. Caladesi Island State Park, Dunedin, Florida
13. Poipu Beach Park, Poipu, Hawaii
14. Hunting Island State Park, Beaufort, South Carolina
15. Pass-a-Grille, Saint Pete Beach, Florida
16. Manini’owali Beach (Kua Bay)-Kailua-Kona, HI
17. Wai’anapanapa State Park, Hana, Hawaii
18. Clearwater Beach, Clearwater, Florida
19. Ogunquit Beach, Ogunquit, Maine
20. Race Point Beach, Provincetown, Massachusetts
21. Hanalei Beach, Hanalei, Hawaii
22. Pensacola Beach, Pensacola, Florida
23. Canaveral National Seashore, Titusville, Florida
24. Sunset Beach, Cape May, New Jersey
25. Crane Beach, Ipswich, Massachusetts

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