What Is the Best U.S. Beach Spot for Summer Vacation?

What Is the Best U.S. Beach Spot for Summer Vacation?
A beach in Kailua, Hawaii. Credit: Jun Seita

Close your eyes and think about summer vacation. A beach comes to mind, right?

It's common to dream about sandy beaches, crystal-clear blue water and a complete escape from daily life.

Using data from Priceline's most-searched summer destinations and TripAdvisor's top user-reviewed destinations, we've compiled a list of beach destinations in the United States, from the beaches of Kailua, Hawaii, to Ogunquit, Maine.

Vote in our poll, below, to crown the ultimate U.S. beach spot for summer 2014 -- then let us know in the comments where you'll be traveling this summer.

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