The Sunshine State is home to some of the most amazing beaches in the country. Now we’re scratching our heads at Travel + Leisure’s newest list of the 25 Best Beaches in the United States. Only ONE Florida beach made the list!?! Some beaches on the list make sense but others have us second-guessing Travel + Leisure. The had several criteria which defined a “perfect beach.” Those criteria were: “the sand, the waves (or lack thereof), the level of seclusion, the public transportation and accessible parking, the boardwalk, the activities, and even the amount of shaded trees.”

Still only one Florida beach in the Top 25? Hmmm.

Here they are so you can decide if Travel + Leisure hit the mark.

• #25: Coney Island Beach, Brooklyn, New York

  

• #24: Ocean Beach Park, New London, Connecticut

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• #23: Alki Beach, Seattle, Washington

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• #22: Coligny Beach Park, Hilton Head, South Carolina

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• #21: Carmel Beach, Carmel-By-The-Sea, California

  #carmelbythesea @carmelbtsea pic.twitter.com/3ZdWeR52kc

  — Carmel-By-The-Sea (@CarmelBTSea) May 12, 2016

• #20: Asbury Park Beach, New Jersey

  

• #19: Park Point Beach, Duluth, Minnesota

  There’s a new day dawning.
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  There’s nothing quite like a north shore sunrise 🌅#destinationduluth #befromduluth https://t.co/juK8CKci4K pic.twitter.com/77Xh037EyL

  — Destination Duluth (@DestDuluth) March 25, 2020

• #18: Gulf Shores Public Beach, Alabama

  It’s hard to believe, but July 4th will be here in two short months. 🎇🌊 And there’s no better place to celebrate...

  Posted by Visit Alabama Beaches on Wednesday, May 4, 2022

• #17: Crystal Lake State Park, Barton, Vermont

  https://www.facebook.com/PineCrestMotelandCabins/photos/1409178869237789

• #16: Rockaway Beach, Queens, New York

  

• #15: Good Harbor Beach, Gloucester, Massachusetts

  Live from GHB. #hightides pic.twitter.com/BxG6tvy9nk

  — Good Harbor Beach (@GH_Beach16) June 5, 2016

• #14: North Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia

  Each year, Valentine's Day is a holiday filled with rosy expectations of romance. Valentine's Day is one of the most anxiety-inducinghttps://www.tybeeisland.com/valentines-day-on-tybee-island/ pic.twitter.com/HWSccCMrMs

  — Discover Tybee (@DiscoverTybee) February 7, 2022

• #13: Medano Creek, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado

  Planning a visit to experience Medano Creek this season? Here are some #RangerTips for a successful trip! • Follow...

  Posted by Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve on Sunday, May 1, 2022

• #12: Santa Monica Beach, California

  

• #11: Grand Haven State Park, Michigan

  There are so hidden gems in the Grand Haven Area to find gorgeous Lake Michigan views. Add Kirk Park beach to your list...

  Posted by Visit Grand Haven Area, MI on Tuesday, April 19, 2022

• #10: Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

  The best holidays are those spent by the shore with family. Wishing those who celebrate a happy Easter from #WrightsvilleBeach.📷: @littlemptyattik

  Posted by Visit Wrightsville Beach, NC on Sunday, April 17, 2022

• #9: Carlsmith Beach, Hilo, Hawaii

  

• #8: Oak Street Beach, Chicago, Illinois

  https://www.facebook.com/OakStreetBeach/photos/1185542734799004

• #7: Glass Beach, Port Townsend, Washington

  Stunning sunset over Port Townsend Bay earlier this week. Wow! Thanks to photographer Bob Segui. #porttownsend #enjoypt #olympicpeninsula

  Posted by Enjoy Port Townsend on Thursday, July 28, 2016

• #6: Harris Beach, Oregon

  https://www.facebook.com/City-of-Brookings-Oregon-379963458739804/photos/1109164522486357

• #5: Clearwater Beach, Clearwater, Florida

  Big thanks to @WyndhamHotels at the Grand in @MyClearwater —- what a great view, better service and fantastic suites!!! pic.twitter.com/n81PmsEctB

  — Jeffrey Hayzlett (@JeffreyHayzlett) April 18, 2022

• #4: Pope Beach, Lake Tahoe, Nevada

  Weekend Vibes at #LakeTahoe.#tahoelife #tahoelifestyle #beachlife #beachvibes #californialove #californialiving #naturebeauty #peace #peacefulplace #❤️ #visitcalifornia #familytime #happymoment #happyday

  Posted by Tahoe Activities on Sunday, September 12, 2021

• #3: Coronado Beach, San Diego, California

  Happy Earth Day!🌍We are thankful for the abundant beaches and parks that allow us to connect to nature here in San...

  Posted by Coronado Beach Resort on Wednesday, April 22, 2020

• #2: Ocean City, Maryland

  Whatever "paradise" means to you, you'll find it here in #ocmd. 🎡 🌊 ☀️ Find inspiration for your next getaway ococean.com/things-to-do📷: Irish Harris

  Posted by Ocean City, MD - Tourism on Sunday, April 3, 2022

• #1: Poipu Beach, Kauai, Hawaii

  If you ask us Kauai has the most amazing beaches anywhere! ☀️ What’s your favorite? Be sure to be safe when you go, use...

  Posted by Poipu Beach Foundation on Thursday, November 4, 2021

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