With over 8 million listings worldwide, fewer than 1% reach this elite status.<\/p>\n
Whether you\u2019re seeking to lounge on sun-kissed sands or dive headfirst into new adventures, this year\u2019s top-ranked beaches promise an unforgettable getaway.<\/p>\n
What is the best beach in the world?<\/p>\n
Boulders Beach Penguin Colony in South Africa came in at number one.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Boulders ticks all the classic beach boxes: soft, clean sand perfect for lounging, crisp waters for a refreshing swim, and boardwalks made for leisurely strolls.<\/p>\n
But the real showstoppers are the African penguins (yes, actual penguins) that call this beach home.\u00a0<\/p>\n
What\u2019s the best beach in Canada?<\/p>\n
Coming in at number 8 on the list is Hopewell Rocks on the Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Hopewell Rocks are perched on the Bay of Fundy, famous for the world\u2019s highest\u2014and lowest\u2014tides.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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When the tide recedes, the ocean floor is exposed, letting you stroll among towering sea stacks that soar up to 70 feet high.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Time Out Tip: the ocean floor is accessible for only 3 hours before until 3 hours after low tide, so plan accordingly.<\/p>\n
What are the top 10 best beaches in the world?<\/p>\n
According to Tripadvisor\u2019s Travelers\u2019 Choice \u201cBest of the Best\u201d 2026 ranking, these are the top 10 best beaches in the world:<\/p>\n
1. Boulders Beach Penguin Colony \u2013 South Africa<\/p>\n
2. Isola Bella \u2013 Sicily, Italy<\/p>\n
3.\u00a0Bamburgh Beach \u2013 United Kingdom<\/a><\/p>\n 4. Sleeping Bear Dunes \u2013 Michigan, USA\u00a0<\/p>\n 5. Parque Nacional dos Len\u00e7\u00f3is Maranhenses \u2013 Barreirinhas, Brazil<\/p>\n 6. Anakena Beach \u2013 Easter Island, Chile\u00a0<\/p>\n 7. Wai’anapanapa State Park \u2013 Hawaii, USA\u00a0<\/p>\n 8. Hopewell Rocks \u2013 Canada\u00a0<\/p>\n 9. Bah\u00eda Bioluminiscente \u2013 Puerto Rico\u00a0<\/p>\n 10. Hot Water Beach \u2013 New Zealand<\/p>\n For a complete list of Tripadvisor’s Travelers\u2019 Choice Awards Best of the Best Beaches, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n RECOMMENDED:
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