These are 35 of the most beautiful beaches across the US

Temperatures are high, everyone’s tanned or out of town, and the end of summer is knocking at our door: If you haven’t gone to a white-sand beach yet, it’s about time you do.

If a big all-inclusive trip to the Caribbean or a European getaway just isn’t in your cards this summer — as they aren’t for many US travelers this year — it doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy a sunny beach day while the summer lasts.

More than half of the US states lie on at least one of the country’s coasts, with domestic spots featuring all kinds of coastal sights, from the Atlantic to the Pacific Oceans, the Gulf of Mexico, and even the Great Lakes, which offer ample seascapes.

While beaches in Florida and California attract tourists from across the world, many other states are home to shores with stunning views, offering ample opportunities for waterfront relaxation.

Here are some of the prettiest beaches in the US.