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Florida Dominates 2026 Top Ten Beaches; Delnor-Wiggins Ranks Sixth

5/22/2026

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Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman evaluated 650 U.S. beaches on 50 criteria for the 2026 Top Ten list.
The list places Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park in Naples, Florida, at number six, while Florida beaches claim three spots—St. Andrews second and Caladesi Island third.
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park is open daily 8 a.m. to sunset, charges $6 vehicle fee, and offers swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, shelling, fishing and wildlife viewing.

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Story summary

Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman evaluated 650 U.S. beaches on 50 criteria for the 2026 Top Ten list.
The list places Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park in Naples, Florida, at number six, while Florida beaches claim three spots—St. Andrews second and Caladesi Island third.
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park is open daily 8 a.m. to sunset, charges $6 vehicle fee, and offers swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, shelling, fishing and wildlife viewing.