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21 Best Beaches

Get ready to dig your toes in the sand: From white strands to secret coves, we've found the ultimate spots by the shore, plus fabulous lodging so you can stay as long as you like.|By Joe Yogerst

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North-End Beach

Captiva, Florida

Sublime beachcombing and near-perfect swimming conditions lure people to North-End, but it's those lingering sunsets that clinch the deal here.

Hotel Recommendation: Bunk at the nearby South Seas Island Resort. Read our review.