3 US Beaches Ranked in Top 10 Most Beautiful Beaches in The World
A study by Cult Beauty analyzed Instagram and Google data to reveal the top 10 most beautiful beaches in the world.
Do you find yourself dreaming of sandy beaches, secluded coves, and crystal-clear waters? Well with an increase in searches by 220%+ for ‘what are the most beautiful beaches over the past year,’ it seems that you may not be the only one!
Venice Beach, California is ranked the most beautiful beach in the world, whilst Panama City Beach, Florida (4th) and Bandon Beach, Oregon (7th) are in the top 10 rankings!
The study found that Venice Beach, California is the most beautiful beach in the world with the highest number of Instagram posts and over 5.4 million articles online containing the word ‘beautiful’. Its wide stretch of sand is lined with palm trees and an iconic boardwalk. The beauty of this beach is amplified by the stunning mountain views – get your bikini on, style your best boho waves and get set to mingle with California’s coolest residents.
- Venice Beach is revealed to be the most beautiful beach in the world
- Main beach Byron Bay Australia and El Nido Palawan Philippines take second and third spots respectively
- Three US beaches are in the top 10 rankings – Venice Beach, Panama City Beach, and Bandon Beach!
Check out the full list of the top 10 most beautiful beaches below:
| Ranking | Name of beach | Location | Number of Instagram posts | Number of Google articles containing the word ‘beautiful’ | Total Score |
| 1 | Venice Beach | California, United States | 4,300,000 | 5,410,000 | 89.08 |
| 2 | Main Beach | Byron Bay, Australia | 3,100,100 | 6,920,000 | 86.05 |
| 3 | El Nido | Palawan, Philippines | 1,200,000 | 3,950,000 | 42.48 |
| 4 | Panama City Beach | Florida, United States | 911,000 | 4,380,000 | 42.23 |
| 5 | Bondi Beach | Sydney, Australia | 1,800,000 | 2,230,000 | 37.02 |
| 6 | Sunrise Beach | Koh Lipe, Thailand | 126,000 | 3,180,000 | 24.43 |
| 7 | Bandon | Oregon, United States | 33,500 | 1,830,000 | 13.59 |
| 8 | Long Beach | Phu Quoc, Vietnam | 35,000 | 1,540,000 | 11.51 |
| 9 | Los Roques | Venezuela | 606,000 | 330,000 | 9.40 |
| 10 | Hot Water Beach | Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand | 41,800 | 988,000 | 7.60 |
Main Beach, Byron Bay, Australia comes second on the list and the one that features in the highest number of Google search results containing the word ‘beautiful’, 6.92 million to be exact! Main Beach in Byron Bay is a mecca of sand, sun, and serenity.
El Nido in the Philippines comes in third place with 1.2 million Instagram posts and 3.9 million articles. For unspoiled beauty, nothing beats the jaw-droppingly beautiful beaches of El Nido. Those turquoise waters, powder white sand, and lush green vegetation. With natural beauty, you won’t struggle to get that Insta-worthy shot!
Panama City Beach, Florida comes 4th in the rankings, with 43 kilometers of the whitest sand you’ve ever seen and some of the clearest water its no surprise Panama City Beach is such a popular spot. The coastline faces southwest, and the kaleidoscope of colors that streak the sky as the sun sets over the Gulf of Mexico only adds to this beach’s beauty.
Another US beach is in the top 10 rankings, Bandom Beach comes in at the 7th spot. It’s possibly the most uniquely beautiful beach in the world, with an array of dramatic rock formations jutting out of the ocean as you’ve never seen before.
A spokesperson from Cult Beauty said:
“With worldwide travel back up and running it seems that many people are on the lookout for the perfect summer holiday destination, and we all want to post the perfect beach shot on our social media accounts.
Our study reveals the most Insta-worthy destinations so rest assured that you will be able to get the most beautiful snaps if you’re planning on going to one of these destinations.”
