Top 10 American Beaches

The perfect beach--whether it's a small crescent of sand known only to locals, or a long stretch of boardwalk with lights, carnival rides, and a crowd--is the one you like best. The following are 10 great beaches found in this country.

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Cannon Beach, Oregon

Rising Monolith: Enjoy a day of picnicking with the backdrop of a 235-foot rock -- called Haystack -- rising from the sea at Cannon Beach. Named for the several cannons that washed ashore after the wreck of the warship Shark, Cannon Beach offers plenty of room to toss a Frisbee or go for a run on the 7-mile stretch of sand.