DULUTH, Minn. (FOX 9) – A Minnesota beach has been recognized as one of the best beaches in the United States by Travel and Leisure, joining the ranks of popular beaches in Hawaii, Florida and California.

The 25 Best Beaches in the USA list, published earlier this month, names 25 of the best beaches in the country, listing Park Point Beach in Duluth, Minnesota, among the best in the nation.

The publication describes Park Point Beach as: “In Minnesota, you go big or you go home. Located on Lake Superior, the largest freshwater lake in the world, Park Point Beach is the world’s longest freshwater sandbar. The beautiful beach and its waves have the feel of an ocean locale. It offers great views of Duluth and Lake Superior and is known for its spectacular sunrises. A nearby playground, barbecue grills, and a ball field are all popular with visitors. Leashed dogs are also welcome.”

Minnesota beach makes Travel and Leisure's top beaches in the country list

The other beaches on the list:

Poipu Beach, Kauai, Hawaii
Ocean City, Maryland
Coronado Beach, San Dieago, California
Pope Beach, Lake Tahoe, California
Clearwater Beach, Florida
Harris Beach, Oregon
Glass Beach, Port Townsend, Washington
Oak Street Beach, Chicago, Illinois
Carlsmith Beach, Hilo, Hawaii


Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Grand Haven State Park, Michigan
Santa Monica Beach, California
Medano Creek, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado
North Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia
Good Harbor Beach, Gloucester, Massachusetts
Rockaway Beach, Queens, New York
Crystal Lake State Park, Baron, Vermont
Gulf Shores Public Beach, Alabama
Asbury Park Beach, New Jersey
Carmel Beach, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Coligny Beach Park, Hilton Head, South Carolina
Alki Beach, Seattle, Washington
Ocean Beach Park, New London, Connecticut
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Travel and Leisure does not reveal its methodology, but does say “Different criteria define the perfect beach for different people, such as the quality of the sand, the waves (or lack thereof), level of seclusion, public transportation and accessible parking, whether there’s a boardwalk, activities, and even the amount of shade. Some beaches are found next to crystalline lakes, while others are beneath the peaks of majestic mountain ranges. Some are surf havens with stellar waves, while others cater to families with calm waters and things to do right on the sand.”