Did you know you might never witness a more arresting sunrise or sunset than from the white sandy beaches of Takawiri Island?

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From Cape Cod to California, these family-friendly beach destinations across the U.S. offer the perfect mix of sun, safety, and seaside adventure.

Sandy Beach, far left, was one of six 2003 inductees into the Buffalo Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame. With him are (from left,) Carol Jasen, Larry Levite and Tim Russert. Derek Gee ...

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No. 5: South Beach in South Haven A trip to this ADA-accessible Lake Michigan beach offers swimming along the sandy shores, a playground, a lighthouse, picnic area, grills and concession stand.

Hawaii’s beaches took four of the top 10 spots on the list, which also honored stretches of sand in South Carolina, Massachusetts and one other New York beach.

The beach, located in the swanky Hamptons, ranked No. 2 last year, behind Hawaii’s Duke Kahanamoku Beach on Oahu. “It’s a big, beautiful beach,” Leatherman told CNN in an interview.

Hawaii was honored again with Kaunaoa on the Big Island and Lanikai Beach on Oahu. being No. 8 and No. 9. The list was rounded out with a classic New England escape — Coast Guard Beach on Cape ...