This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at BC chapter.

With Spring Break right around the corner, I’ve got sand and sun and warm weather on my mind! Here is the ultimate list of the best beaches in the United States — (excluding Hawaii because we all know those are far and away the best) — on both the east and west coasts!

1. Myrtle Beach, SC

2. Nantucket, MA

3. Clearwater Beach, FL

4. Cape May, NJ

5. Martha’s Vineyard, MA

6. East Hampton, NY

7. Cape Hatteras National Seashore, NC

8. Hilton Head, SC

9. Outerbanks, NC

10. Gulf Shores, AL

11. Van Damme Beach, CA

12. Coos Bay, OR

13. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, MI

14. St. Ignace, MI

15. Monterey Bay, CA

These are in no particular order because each offers something unique. Grab your girlfriends, grab a map, and start planning! Nothing better than a road trip visiting the East Coast, West Coast, or the Great Lakes!

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