Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

Dr. Beach has released the 2010 edition  his annual “Top Ten US Beaches List,” and once again the Outer Banks is represented on the list.

Proferssor Stephen Leatherman is a professor at Florida International University that has gained a reputaition as “Dr. Beach” because every year he puts out his list of America’s top beaches.  Leatherman has been creating this list annually for 19 years and rates the beaches on 50 factors. The factors consist of water quality, temperature, cleanliness, water, sand, safety, and facilities.  This year the Outer Banks came in at number four! The OBX is consistently ranked on Dr. Beach’s Top Beaches List. 

Here is the complete list of Best Beaches for 2010

1. Coopers Beach – Southampton, New York

2. Siesta Beach – Sarasota, Florida

 3. Coronado Beach – San Diego, California

 4. Cape Hatteras – Outer Banks, North Carolina

 5. Main Beach – East Hampton, New York

 6. Kahanamoku Beach – Waikiki, Honolulu

 7. Coast Guard Beach – Cape Cod, Massachusetts

 8. Beachwalker Park – Kiawah Island, South Carolina

 9. Hamoa Beach – Maui, Hawaii

 10. Cape Florida State Park – Key Biscayne, Florida