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Georgia Beach Makes Exclusive List of Best Beaches

Summer is on the way, and that means that it’s beach season throughout the country and in Georgia. There’s really nothing like spending the day at a beach, soaking up…

Summer is on the way, and that means that it's beach season throughout the country and in Georgia. There's really nothing like spending the day at a beach, soaking up the sun and getting toasty. It's just a relaxing and very summer-like thing to do, hanging out at the beach from dawn until dusk. Also, if you've ever watched the sunset at the beach, then you know that some of the world's most beautiful sunsets are viewed at beaches. In that spirit, there's a new tally of the best beaches in America out, and one beach in the state made the cut.

Georgia Beach Named One of the Best

The staff at Trip Advisor has released its annual tally of the best beaches in the country, and it's through their Travelers' Choice Awards. "Whether you're looking to laze on soft sands or dive into new adventures, this year's winning beaches promise a dreamy escape," they note in the story.

Trip Advisor's Travelers' Choice Awards Best of the Best title honors the top level of excellence in travel. According to the outlet, "It's awarded to those who receive a high volume of above-and-beyond reviews and opinions from the Trip Advisor community over a 12-month period."

One Georgia beach made the cut, and even though it's several hours from Augusta, it's still nice to see a Georgia spot on the tally. They picked the beautiful Driftwood Beach on Jekyll Island. "Driftwood Beach is a picture-perfect beach with—you guessed it—beautiful, weathered driftwood dotting its long, sandy shore," the outlet raves. "Quiet and peaceful, it's a great spot to go for a stroll or just relax and catch the sunset." On, and Trip Adviser also notes that this place is pet friendly, which is helpful.

So, what's the best thing to do at a beach? While everyone has their favorite thing to do, Finest Resorts names taking a walk the best thing to do at the beach in the summer. "This can be anything from a gentle stroll to a brisk powerwalk," they state, but note "not to rush it. Take your time, soak it all in, and enjoy a leisurely pace." They also love doing a run or race at the beach, throwing a frisbee and playing beach soccer or beach volleyball.

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