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Dr. Beach’s top 10 beaches in America 2009

9. Coast Guard Beach, Cape Cod, Mass. A part of the Cape Cod National Seashore, Coast Guard Beach is a “prime swimming beach during the summer season,” according to the National Park Service. The beach is home to seals, terns and various shorebirds. More information: www.nps.gov/caco/planyourvisit/coast-guard-beach-eastham.htm

9. Coast Guard Beach,
Cape Cod, Mass.

A part of the Cape Cod National Seashore, Coast Guard Beach is a “prime swimming beach during the summer season,” according to the National Park Service. The beach is home to seals, terns and various shorebirds.

More information: www.nps.gov/caco/planyourvisit/coast-guard-beach-eastham.htm  (Margo Tabb / Associated Press)

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8. Cape Florida State Park,
Key Biscayne, Fla.

Described as “great for swimming” by Dr. Beach, Cape Florida State Park also features a historic lighthouse built in 1825.

For more information: www.floridastateparks.org/capeflorida  (Wilfredo Lee / Associated Press)

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5. Hamoa Beach,
Maui, Hawaii

Hamoa Beach moved up two spots this year, coming in No. 7 in 2008.

For more information: www.hawaiiweb.com/maui/beaches/HamoaBeach.htm  (Ron Dahlquist / Associated Press)

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2. Siesta Beach,
Sarasota, Fla.

Dr. Beach says Siesta Beach “has clear, warm waters that serve for ideal swimming.” The beach came in No. 3 in 2008.

For more information: www.4sarasota.com/siestakey/beach.html  (Glen Hastings / Associated Press)

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