Dr. Stephen Leatherman, also known as Dr. Beach, has been ranking America’s best beaches for over 30 years. For 2025, he picked Coopers Beach in Southampton, New York as the top beach in the country.
Just 2.5 hours from Manhattan, Coopers Beach is loved for its soft white quartz sand, massive dunes, and stunning location. It’s wide, beautiful, and backed by tall dunes and luxury mansions.
Visitors can enjoy public transport options like the free Circuit electric carts, which makes it easier (and cheaper) to get there since parking is costly.
While summer is the most popular time, Dr. Beach says September is the best month—the water is still warm but the crowds are gone.
Along with the beach, Southampton offers great shopping, dining, and celebrity spotting. Visitors can also check out Main Beach in East Hampton, which ranked No.5 this year for its clear blue water.
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