<b>Pictures:</b> America’s best beach 2011 Siesta Key and more Florida beaches

Two ladies take a quiet walk along the shore at Ormond Beach.

Two ladies take a quiet walk along the shore at Ormond Beach.  (ADAM EISENBERG/ORLANDO SENTINEL)

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Siesta Beach near Sarasota was named the best beach in American by the annual Dr. Beach list in 2011. Check out photos of Siesta and other beach options around the Sunshine State.

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Blue signs point out beach access points.

Blue signs point out beach access points.  (ADAM EISENBERG/ORLANDO SENTINEL)

A boardwalk shows the way to the beach.

A boardwalk shows the way to the beach.  (BARBARA V. PEREZ/ORLANDO SENTINEL)

Waves break on the red sands of Ormond Beach.

Waves break on the red sands of Ormond Beach.  (ADAM EISENBERG/ORLANDO SENTINEL)

Ormond Beach is ideal for beachgoers seeking peace and quiet.

Ormond Beach is ideal for beachgoers seeking peace and quiet.  (BARBARA V. PEREZ/ORLANDO SENTINEL)

Family fun at Ormond Beach.

Family fun at Ormond Beach.  (EILEEN MARIE GARICA/ORLANDO SENTINEL)

It's a bright, sunny day at Ormond Beach as the waves roll toward shore.

It’s a bright, sunny day at Ormond Beach as the waves roll toward shore.  (ADAM EISENBERG/ORLANDO SENTINEL)

A young boy plays on the red sand during a day at Ormond Beach.

A young boy plays on the red sand during a day at Ormond Beach.  (EILEEN MARIE GARCIA/ORLANDO SENTINEL)