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America's Top 20 Beaches

May 14, 2012 / 12:55 PM EDT / CBS News

#19. Lanikai Beach, Hawaii

#18. Cumberland Island, Georgia

#17. Butterfly Beach, California

#16. Wainscott Beach, New York

#15. Hanakapiai Beach, Hawaii

#14. Cape May, New Jersey

#13. South Beach, Florida

South Beach is more than just white sand beaches and warm ocean waters. It is an entertainment destination with night clubs, restaurants and art deco buildings. Even the colorful lifeguard stands are popular on local tours. (Photo Credit: Thinkstock.com)

#12. Outer Banks, North Carolina

#11. Big Sur, California

#10. Great Point Beach, Massachusetts

#9. Avalon Bay, California

#8. Ocean City, New Jersey

#7. Clearwater Beach, Florida

Clearwater Beach

#6. Hanalei Bay Beach, Hawaii

#5. Key West, Florida

#4. Bald Head Island, North Carolina

#3. Sanibel Island, Florida

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#2. Coronado Beach, California

#1. Wai'anapanapa Black-Sand Beach, Hawaii