New York, December 10, 2025
The 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards have highlighted a selection of prominent beach destinations across the United States, recognizing top resorts and coastal locales valued by travelers and industry readers. These acknowledgments span from Florida’s Gulf and Atlantic coasts to northeastern seacoast and lakefront destinations.
Florida Gulf Coast Beaches Recognized
The awards spotlight several Florida Gulf Coast beaches noted for their resort offerings. Clearwater Beach features prominently with Opal Sol and Opal Sands resorts earning nominations. Similarly, Longboat Key’s hospitality sector is represented by The Resort at Longboat Key Club and Zota Beach Resort. Sarasota’s Lido Key includes Lido Beach Resort among the recognized properties. Treasure Island’s Treasure Island Beach Resort also received attention in these awards.
Florida Atlantic Coast Beach Resorts
Along Florida’s Atlantic shoreline, Key Largo’s Reefhouse Resort & Marina is acknowledged, alongside Delray Beach’s Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort & Spa and Delray Sands Resort. Jupiter Beach Resort in Jupiter Beach and Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa in the Treasure Coast area are also recognized, reflecting the diversity of quality resorts in this region.
Northeastern Beach and Lake Destinations
The Readers’ Choice Awards extend beyond Florida, identifying northeastern destinations that combine coastal and lakeside appeal. These include the Samoset Resort in Clearwater Beach, Maine, and Wentworth by the Sea near Portsmouth, New Hampshire, known for their distinctive regional charm and quality accommodations.
Additional Notes on the Readers’ Choice and Travelers’ Choice Awards
While Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best 2025 categories include beaches, specific winners and detailed rankings were not available at the time of reporting. For comprehensive lists of awardees and further details, visiting official awards websites is recommended.
This recognition of US beaches by multiple readers’ polls underscores ongoing interest in coastal tourism and resort development. Tracking these awards provides insight into consumer preferences and market trends in the hospitality and travel sectors.