SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Coopers Beach, an idyllic destination in Southampton, held its ranking from last year on the popular Dr. Beaches in the 10 best beaches in the United States.
And it's not the first time the beach has earned top honors: Coopers Beach, which came in at #3 in 2023, also earned the same spot on the list in 2022 and was also named #2 on America's Top 10 Beaches list in 2021 by coastal expert Stephen “Dr. Beach” Leatherman, professor at Florida International University.
Dr. Beach creates the list each year using 50 criteria, which include water quality, sand quality, safety and management.
This year, Dr. Beach wrote that Coopers Beach, located in the village of Southampton, is “sheltered from the cold Labrador currents in the beautiful village of Southampton… As the first 'Gold Coast' in the country, Coopers Beach is hundreds of meters wide, made of granular white quartz sand The beach is lined with large dunes covered in American grass, dotted with large and extravagant mansions in the Hamptons, and a snack bar serving lunch. drinks can be found here too,” he said.
Coopers Beach was also named one of America's Top 10 Beaches in 2019 by Dr. Beach, coming in at #4. Coopers Beach was also ranked #1 in 2010 and came in at #5 in 2017.
#2. Duke Kahanamoku Beach, Oahu, Hawaii
#3. Coopers Beach, Southampton, New York
#4. Caladesi Island State Park, Dunedin/Clearwater, Florida
#5. Lighthouse Beach, Buxton, Outer Banks of North Carolina
#6. Coronado Beach, San Diego, California
#7. Wailea Beach, Maui, Hawaii
#8. Beachwalker Park, Kiawah Island, South Carolina
#9. Poipu Beach, Kauai, Hawii
#10. Coast Guard Beach, Cape Cod, Massachusetts
To read all about the Top 10 list of Dr. Beach, click here.
