23.Paklinski Islands
Where: Hvar, Croatia
Why it made our list: Because the best beaches are those that are only accessible by private yacht, right? Right!?! This chain of 21 isles (known as ‘Hell’s Islands’ in Croatian) offer crystal clear water, hidden coves, and deserted beaches, many of which can be frequented au naturel.
Bonus: Croatia is home to the super affordable, totally epic yacht week. And former tennis star Goran Ivanisevic. Maybe. Unless he moved.
24.East Beach
Where: Santa Barbara, California
Why it made our list: Because it's the birthplace of American beach culture and is known as America's Riviera. That seemed like reason enough.
Bonus: Hot girls playing beach volleyball.
25.Rockaway Park
Where: Queens, New York City
Why it made our list: Admittedly, it’s not a particularly scenic -- or even clean -- beach, but for millions of subway bound, nature-deprived New Yorkers, it's the best they've got. Also, nothing beats mocking a pale, out-of-place hipster worried about getting sand in his custom messenger tote.
Bonus: Rockaway Taco makes pretty much the best tacos ever. And they're totally worth an hour sweating on the subway.
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