Siesta Key Beach is # 2

The 10 best beaches ranked by Dr. Beach, a.k.a. Dr. Stephen Leatherman, director of Florida International University's Laboratory for Coastal Research.

1. Hanalei Bay, Hawaii
2. Siesta Key Beach, Sarasota, FL
3. Cooper Beach, Southhampton, NY
4. Coronado Beach, San Diego, CA
5. Hamoa Beach, Maui, Hawaii
6. Main Beach, Hampton, NY
7. Cape Hatteras, NC
8. Cape Florida Park, Key Biscayne, FL
9. Coast Guard Beach, MA
10.Beachwalker Park, SC

Here are some photos of Siesta Key Beach in Sarasota, FL