The 10 Best 

 Secluded & Unknown Beaches in the U.S.

We hunted down the most pristine and untouched slices of paradise right here in the U.S. From sheltered coves on serene inlets these are the best secluded & unknown beaches across
the country.

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CUMBERLAND
ISLAND, GA

Accessible by ferry from the town
of St. Mary’s, this 18-mile stretch is largely uninhabited and home to rolling sand dunes and wild roaming horses.

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BOUND BROOK ISLAND BEACH, MA

Virtually untouched by the throngs of
sun-seekers, the 25-minute walk to Bound Brook Island Beach is definitely a deterrent for some. 

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PA’AKO COVE, HI

It's often referred to as 'Secret Cove' due to its hard-to-find entrance through a
lava-rock wall in a residential area that most tourists overlook.

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DRY TORTUGAS NATIONAL PARK, FL

This protected paradise (which you
can only get to via seaplane or ferry) allows just 60,000 visitors a year to marvel at its beauty.

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SECRET BEACH, OR

You’ll need to consult the tide tables when planning your visit, as the off-the-beaten-path nature of Secret Beach is a major part of the appeal. 

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EDISTO ISLAND, SC

Immaculately preserved since the beginning of the 20th century, Edisto Island blends solitude and
unspoiled scenery. 

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ROQUE BLUFFS STATE PARK, ME

Where else can you find both freshwater & saltwater beaches, cinematic cliffs, glacial striations dating back to the Ice Age & endless hiking trails? 

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ASSATEAGUE, MD

This 37-mile barrier island & nature sanctuary is home to Wild Beach, reachable only on foot or by boat and nearly completely empty.

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SANDBRIDGE BEACH, VA

The perfect place to explore the beauty of the Atlantic coastline—as well as enjoy some well-deserved R&R.

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CARMEL MEADOWS BEACH, CA

Heads up: the hike to the beach will test your fitness but this beach totally delivers all the scenic charisma you’d expect sans the tourists. 

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