This Florida Beach Was Just Named the Best in the State

Published on August 25, 2025

Travel+Leisure - By Lydia Mansel

With663 milesof beaches, Florida is rich in coastal escapes with white sand, clear blue water, and some of the best sunsets in the country. But, according toDr. Beach(whose real name is Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman), one beach stands out above the rest. In this annual America's Best Beaches list, the scientist, author, professor, and director of the Laboratory for Coastal Research at Florida International University deemedDelnor-Wiggins Pass State Parkthe top beach in Florida. Read the story here: