Lanikai Beach on the island of Oahu was named the best beach in the U.S., and the No.
14 best beach in the entire world.
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You never need an excuse to plot a trip toHawaii.
Aerial view of Moku Nui and Moku Iki islands with coast of Lanikai beach in Kailua, Oahu.Credit:simonkr/GETTY IMAGES
It’s literally always a good idea.
Every year, the World’s 50 Best Beaches ranks the absolute top-notch stretches of shoreline across the globe.
This first round of experts is not given any specific criteria for picking their beaches.
However, the “final list is not based purely on votes cast,” the team explained.
to make it be included in our annual list, a beach must receive at least one vote.
After considering all of this data and information, the team namedLanikai Beachon the island ofOahuthe No.
14 best beach in the world, and theNo.
1 in the United States.
Despite its popularity, Lanikai Beach maintains a serene environment that feels private.
As for other U.S. destinations to make the list, Kapalua Bay Beach on Maui came in at No.
40, along with Henderson Beach in Florida at No.
See where else it’s possible for you to explore all around the world atworlds50beaches.com.