print email comment close Best Beaches in the USA URL: http://www.petrix.com/beaches/ Description: Annual list of the top beaches in the USA, based on 50 factors, including currents, wave size, smell, views, and intensity of use. There are photographs of the winners, and additional selections for the best walking, wild, and romantic beaches plus ones with the best nearby nighttime entertainment. You'll need to go elsewhere for details such as location, amenities, etc. Compiled by Dr. Stephen Leatherman, Professor and Director, International Hurricane Center, Florida International University, Miami. Author: Leatherman, Stephen Library of Congress Subject Headings: Beaches LII Database Information: Record 4471 created by Carole Leita on 01/31/1999 Last modification on 02/15/2003 Published: 01/31/1999   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/4471