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North America's Sexiest Beaches: Miami's South Beach Tops List
Where is the sexiest beach in North America? According to Forbes Traveler, it's in Miami Florida.
South Beach, haven for hedonistic Spring Breakers across the U.S., topped the list of the 10 beaches that best appeal to the fundamentals of human sensuality. Or sexuality, depending on the weekend.
The list is as follows:
- South Beach, Miami, Florida
- Main Beach, East Hampton, New York
- Kitsilano Beach, Vancouver, British Columbia
- Oak Street Beach, Chicago, Illinois
- Laguna Beach, Orange County, California
- La Jolla Cove, San Diego, California
- Ka'anapali Beach, Maui, Hawaii
- The Banzai Pipeline, Ehukai Beach, Hawaii
- Yulum, the Yucatan, Mexico
- Cabo San Luca, Baja Peninsula, Mexico
Only four of these beaches are included on Forbes Travelers's list of the World's 25 Sexiest Beaches – which are all featured near the bottom of the list – indicating that North America's beaches either aren't all that good or Forbes is promoting as many beaches as possible for as many all-expense paid vacations as possible.
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StylusFunk.comat 16:05 on July 8th, 2009
Photos from the annual 4th of July Pool Party at the Surfcomber Hotel in South Beach. Photographer: Matthew Karsten of StylusFunk.com
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at 14:19 on July 29th, 2009
ICK! And a Yuck too!
at 07:25 on July 8th, 2009
Good list. I'm surprised that other Florida or California beaches aren't included. I would like to see readers pictures of some of their favorite beaches.
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mrincrediblejat 16:04 on July 8th, 2009
The wind, sun, and the fun is what Miami's South Beach atmosphere is filled with. Sexy people, white sandy beaches and more, Oh how I love Miami!
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derekhcchoyat 17:29 on July 8th, 2009
Even kids are having a great time at this wonderful beach in Florida!
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lesliemat 18:00 on July 8th, 2009
Palm tree photo by Leslie Montenegro of lesliemontenegro.com
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adeepblueskyat 19:27 on July 8th, 2009
Lifeguard stands by Amanda Baye
What makes SoBe sexy are the colours. The lifeguard stands are just a sample of the colourful art deco flavour dotted along the shore.
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Cedpicsat 01:21 on July 9th, 2009
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mikey313at 05:11 on July 9th, 2009
A cruise ship leaves the Port of Miami through Government Cut as seen from Miami's South Beach.
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Yanelvys Britoat 06:37 on July 9th, 2009
This was taken while the sun was rising at South Point. South Point is where the cruses come in and out of the Port.
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at 06:57 on July 9th, 2009
The first lifeguard/lighthouse south of south beach
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SouthFloridaBeachPhotosat 10:33 on July 9th, 2009
These photos were taken on Miami's South Beach on 6/19/2009.
Kourtney and Khloe were shooting some video segments for one of their "reality" shows. It might have been for their new show "The Kardashians Take on Miami", or something like that.
I just happened to have my cameras with me at the time and was able capture the event.
I have many more photos of this event under my Flickr Friends Only permissions, request me as a contact on Flickr if you want to see them all.
I also have some video of which 2 clips are on my Youtube account: http://www.youtube.com/emc0044
Regards,
Mike Craft
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NOMISat 11:31 on July 9th, 2009
Miami was one of my stops on my around the world trip. I took this photo just after sunrise which provided good lighting and long shadows. I found the colours and patterns of the life guard stations very interesting,but this was my favorite. So American!
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AndreNeubornat 12:58 on July 9th, 2009
Taken on a sunny day at Miami South Beach in June 2009
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Nunez Dynastyat 14:47 on July 9th, 2009
This was an amazing expirience where the beach had clear water and beautiful white sand. I cant wait to go back there.
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fsalumat 20:55 on July 10th, 2009
The colors in South Beach during the sunset is amazing and my son loves to walk in the beach.
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krystalchuat 13:02 on July 14th, 2009
I live in Miami and am constantly going to South Beach. It's a beautiful place, filled with a diverse people and cultures. I love it. :]
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