A beach in Hawaii took the top spot in Dr. Beach’s rankings.

This years top beach is none other than Hawaiis Kahanamoku Beach onOahu.

Forupscale accommodationsin this quieter section of Waikiki, head to the newRenaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa.

Aerial view of Kahanamoku Beach of Honolulu

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Opened in February, this 187-room property is the first new construction full-service hotel in Honolulu since 1990.

For stays in the heart of Waikiki, it doesnt get much better thanEspacio The Jewel of Waikiki.

This ultra-luxury property houses nine multi-bedroom, full-floor suites.

The second spot on Dr. Beachs list is Coopers Beach in New Yorks Southampton Village.

For the complete 2024 rankings, visitdrbeach.org.