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'Dr. Beach' Names Lowcountry Beach Among Top 10 in US
- Stephen Leatherman, known as Dr. Beach, named Cooper's Beach in Southampton, Long Island, the No. 1 beach in the US for 2025.
- Dr. Beach created the ranking using a 50-factor checklist, assessing beaches based on qualities like sand dunes and location.
- Cooper's Beach features large sand dunes, a pristine setting, and is located in the swanky Hamptons, but it faces heavy traffic and expensive parking.
- Dr. Beach said, "It's a big, beautiful beach," while Hawaii’s Wailea Beach and Kauai’s Poipu Beach ranked second and third respectively in 2025.
- The ranking highlights beach quality and crowding issues, suggesting that Cooper's Beach’s appeal may invite more visitors despite traffic drawbacks.
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