By: Sally Baker

The results are in and the #1 beach in America is Siesta Beach in Sarasota’s Siesta Key. Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, otherwise known as Dr. Beach, conducts an extensive research every year for the top 10 beaches in America. Beating out beaches in Hawaii and other popular places on the United States coastline, Siesta Beach takes the #1 spot with their unmatched white sands and crystal clear water quality.

For 20 years, Dr. Beach has compared sand and water quality to narrow down his annual search for the best beach in America. Other factors are also used such as environmental management and facilities nearby. The combination of this research is matched with the countless visitors, whether locals or tourists, that flock to Siesta Beach in Siesta Key.

To name a few of the amenities in Siesta Beach that helped its win for the 2011 best beach in America, there are bathrooms, showers, picnic tables, grills, snack bars, trees with shade, immense parking lot and no smoking policies. The white sand gradually declines into the gulf coast waters keeping families safer than most beaches where there kids can play in a more worry-free perimeter. Siesta Beach is not only perfect for families and children but is also popular for sports players like volleyball.

No matter what reason one has to visit this beach, they will sure to be far from disappointed. Come join the many others who have experienced the best beach in America and enjoy this slice of paradise with friends and family for years to come.