Gulf Shores Public Beach in Alabama is one of the U.S. beaches that has consistently received high marks for water safety over the past five years, according to a Natural Resources Defense Council report. Alabama has three beaches on the council's "superstar" list.
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Gulf Shores Public Beach in Alabama is one of the U.S. beaches that has consistently received high marks for water safety over the past five years, according to a Natural Resources Defense Council report. Alabama has three beaches on the council's "superstar" list.
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Part of Wildwood Crest at Cape May is among 35 beaches in 14 states on the "superstar" list.
Wildwood Crest, New Jersey —
Part of Wildwood Crest at Cape May is among 35 beaches in 14 states on the "superstar" list.
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Hampton Beach State Park in New Hampshire is also on the list.
Hampton Beach State Park, New Hampshire —
Hampton Beach State Park in New Hampshire is also on the list.
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A section of California's Newport Beach receives top marks as well.
Newport Beach, California —
A section of California's Newport Beach receives top marks as well.
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Sections of Virginia Beach, including the stretch near 28th Street, appear on the list of beaches with the best water quality.
Virginia Beach, Virginia —
Sections of Virginia Beach, including the stretch near 28th Street, appear on the list of beaches with the best water quality.
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In Georgia, Tybee Island's north end also receives top marks.
Tybee Island, Georgia —
In Georgia, Tybee Island's north end also receives top marks.
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Westhaven State Park in Washington also boasts consistently clean water.
Westhaven State Park, Washington —
Westhaven State Park in Washington also boasts consistently clean water.
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Clean water is a selling point on Singing Beach in Massachusetts too.
Singing Beach, Massachusetts —
Clean water is a selling point on Singing Beach in Massachusetts too.
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The water at Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area on Hawaii's Big Island is inviting and clean.
Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area, Hawaii —
The water at Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area on Hawaii's Big Island is inviting and clean.
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Part of Florida's Coquina Beach also receives consistently high water quality grades.
Coquina Beach, Florida —
Part of Florida's Coquina Beach also receives consistently high water quality grades.
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