Clearwater Beach named one of the best white sand beaches in the world

CLEARWATER, Fla. - If you want to escape to one of the best beaches in the world, you don’t have to travel far.

Clearwater Beach just made Travel + Leisure magazine’s "15 Best White-Sand Beaches Around the World" list. 

The slice of paradise on the Gulf of Mexico came in at No. 12 on the list and is the only beach in America to be named.

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The award-winning beach is often praised for its white sands and emerald-green waters.

Clearwater Beach is also known for popular beachfront restaurants and family-friendly activities. 

Angaga Island, South Ari Atoll, Maldives topped the list and Shoal Bay Beach, Anguilla came in at No. 15. 

Travel + Leisure also gave Clearwater Beach recognition in several other lists including:

• The 20 Best Beaches in Florida (2024)
• 25 Best Beaches in the U.S. (2024)
• 9 Best Beach Towns in Florida (2023)

Click here to see the full list. 

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