Each year, Florida International University Professor, Stephen Leatherman, also known as “Dr. Beach”, comes up with a top ten list of best beach in the United States. Dr. Beach basis his rankings on a wide range of factors including envirnomental quality, sand quality, and safety for swimmers. Once a beach hits the #1 ranking, they are ineligible to make the top ten in future years. This year, three beaches in the Hawaiian islands have made his top ten list. They include Kahanamoku Beach in Waikiki (#2), Hamoa Beach in Hana, Maui (#5) and Waimanalo Bay Beach Park (#7).
Since Dr. Beach has been conducting his survery in 1991, a total of 12 beaches in Hawaii have hit the #1 spot. The include Hanalei Bay (Kauai), Fleming Beach Park (Maui), Hanauma Bay (Oahu), Kailua Beach Park (Oahu), Lanikai Beach Park (Oahu), Kaanapali (Big Island), Poipu Beach (Big Island), Kaunaoa Beach (Big ISland), Wailea Beach (Big Island), Hulope (Big Island), Hapuna (Big ISland), and Kapalua Bay Beach (Big Island).
Source: Honolulu Star Advertiser, 5-25-2012, www.staradvertiser.com
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