World’s Best Beaches for 2024 Ranked by Tripadvisor Reviews

World’s Best Beaches for 2024

Tripadvisor released this week the list of World’s best beaches for 2024. Based on an analysis of all the reviews left on Tripadvisor for beaches globally over one year, the award reveals the highest-rated beaches by real people who recently visited.

Though winners span from Sydney to Seychelles to Hawaii, No. 1 in the World for 2024 is Praia da Falésia in Portugal. Set in the heart of the Algarve, the tiny fishing town of Olhos de Agua surrounds a sandy cove lapped by the Atlantic Ocean. This gorgeous stretch of white sand and colored cliffs is up from No. 6 in 2023.

In the U.S., winners span eight different states this year, from the northern coasts of Maine to the Pacific shores of Oregon, signifying that people all over the country have access to great beaches within driving distance. However, Hawaii and Florida unsurprisingly shine with the most award-winning beaches.

The perfect beach is quite subjective. But these rankings are usually fund to read, and even worth checking out if you are looking for ideas for your next beach focused trip.

Top 10 Beaches in the World for 2024

1. Praia da Falésia – Olhos de Agua, Portugal
   1. Good for: scenic walks, sunbathing
   2. Best time to visit: Spring is a great time to visit for more affordable prices and fewer crowds.
2. Spiaggia dei Conigli – Lampedusa, Italy
   1. Good for: sea turtle sightings, scuba diving
   2. Best time to visit: The spring generally has the lowest hotel prices. But in the summer, Lampedusa becomes more accessible via direct flights from mainland cities, as well as ferry service from Sicily.
3. La Concha Beach – San Sebastian – Donostia, Spain
   1. Good for: people watching on the boardwalk, families
   2. Best time to visit: The spring generally has the lowest hotel prices. Plus, beat the summer crowds.
4. Ka’anapali Beach – Lahaina, Hawaii, U.S.
   1. Good for: wildlife sightings, water sports
   2. Best time to visit: It’s never a bad time to visit Maui. The most affordable hotel prices can be found in the fall, but winter brings unbelievable whale watching – even from the shores of the beach.
5. Grace Bay Beach – Grace Bay, Turks and Caicos
   1. Good for: sunbathing, walking along the soft white sand
   2. Best time to visit: Not only does summer bring blue skies, white clouds and shimmering water, hotel prices are generally the lowest June through August.
6. Anse Lazio – Praslin Island, Seychelles
   1. Good for: sunbathing, photography, swimming
   2. Best time to visit: Between April and May or October and November have calmer, less windy weather.
7. Manly Beach – Sydney, Australia
   1. Good for: walking, shopping the surrounding area
   2. Best time to visit: Comfortable temperatures and fewer crowds in Sydney come between March and May or September and November — which means better prices on airfare, too. But for those who want to warm up with the masses from winter back home, January is another great time.
8. Eagle Beach – Palm-Eagle Beach, Aruba
   1. Good for: sunbathing, jet skiing
   2. Best time to visit: With its location south of hurricane zones, there is never a bad time to visit Aruba, but going in the winter is especially sweet. While there is a slightly rainy season from October to January, the showers are usually short.
9. Siesta Beach – Siesta Key, Florida, U.S.
   1. Good for: sunbathing, families
   2. Best time to visit: Fall is a great time to visit Siesta Key to snag lower hotel prices and enjoy post-summer sunshine.
10. Varadero Beach – Varadero, Cuba
    1. Good for: couples, walking
    2. Best time to visit: U.S. citizens still need to stay up-to-date on travel policies and jump through a few hoops to visit Cuba, but hotel prices are generally the lowest in the spring.

Top 10 Beaches in the U.S. for 2024

1. Ka’anapali Beach – Lahaina, Hawaii
   1. Good for: wildlife sightings, water sports
   2. Best time to visit: It’s never a bad time to visit Maui. The most affordable hotel prices can be found in the fall, but winter brings unbelievable whale watching – even from the shores of the beach.
2. Siesta Beach – Siesta Key, Florida
   1. Good for: sunbathing, families
   2. Best time to visit: Fall is a great time to visit Siesta Key to snag lower hotel prices and enjoy post-summer sunshine.
3. Poipu Beach Park – Poipu, Hawaii
   1. Good for: snorkeling, sea turtle sightings
   2. Best time to visit: Shoulder season is the best time to visit Oahu: from mid-April to early June or between September and November, when attractions are less crowded and rates are lower.
4. Hollywood Beach – Hollywood, Florida
   1. Good for: sunbathing, boardwalk, families
   2. Best time to visit: The weather in Hollywood is the most pleasant between December and April.
5. La Jolla Cove – La Jolla, California
   1. Good for: sea lion spotting, cliff walks
   2. Best time to visit: Temperatures in San Diego are at their best between March through May, and September through November.
6. Cannon Beach – Cannon Beach, Oregon
   1. Good for: photography (particularly of the monolithic Haystack Rock), wildlife sightings
   2. Best time to visit: Hotel prices are generally lowest in the winter months, but visit in June to catch the annual sandcastle contest.
7. Santa Monica State Beach – Santa Monica, California
   1. Good for: sunbathing, families
   2. Best time to visit: Hotel prices are generally lowest in the winter months.
8. Driftwood Beach – Jekyll Island, Georgia
   1. Good for: photography (don’t miss capturing the beach’s namesake driftwood!), nature-lovers
   2. Best time to visit: Hotel prices are generally lowest in the winter months.
9. Coligny Beach – Hilton Head, South Carolina
   1. Good for: sunbathing, biking trails
   2. Best time to visit: Mid-September is far less crowded than the summer, and still has great weather.
10. Ocean City Beach – Ocean City, Maryland
    1. Good for: families, surfing
    2. Best time to visit: Spring is a great time to visit, both for more affordable prices and less crowds, as many families flock to Ocean City in the summer months.