"Dr. Beach" Names Top 10 Beaches in U.S.

Coastal expert Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman (kinda an ironic name), aka Dr. Beach, a Florida International University professor, came out with his annual list of the best beaches in the United States. And whoopty-doo he named Caladesi Island State Park, i.e. the beach I just visited during my short vacay in Florida, number 1.

Yeah, it doesn't look that nice in person.

See if your favorite beach made the list.

Top 10 Beaches 2008

1. Caladesi Island State Park
Clearwater/Dunedin, Florida

2. Hanalei Beach
Kauai, Hawaii

3. Siesta Beach
Sarasota, Florida

4. Coopers Beach
Southampton, New York

5. Coronado Beach
San Diego, California

6. Main Beach
East Hampton, New York

7. Hamoa Beach
Maui, Hawaii

8. Cape Hatteras
Outer Banks of North Carolina

9. Cape Florida State Park
Key Biscayne, Florida

10. Beachwalker Park
Kiawah Island, South Carolina