Coopers Beach in Long Island, New York, came in at No.

Yet somehow, the 469 square miles ofNew York Citytend to hog all the limelight.

Sure, the city has fantastic architecture, world-class restaurants, Broadway spectaculars, and thoseoh-so-gorgeous hotels.

Coopers Beach in Southhampton, NY

A blue and sunny day at Coopers Beach in the village of Southhampton, New York.Credit:Matthew Weeks/Courtesy of Southampton Village

Coopers Beach, which sits on the south shore of Long Island, New York, ranked No.

2 on Dr. Beach’s list of the 10 Best Beaches list for 2024.

And Dr. Beach really is an authority you might trust.

As for which beach was named No.

1, that honor went toDuke Kahanamoku Beachon the west end of Waikiki Beach.

See the full list of the 10 best beaches for 2024 atdrbeach.org.