Cape May, New Jersey
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Outer Banks (Nags Head / Corolla), North Carolina
Siesta Key, Florida
Clearwater Beach, Florida
Pensacola Beach, Florida
Gulf Shores, Alabama
South Padre Island, Texas
Santa Monica Beach, California
Malibu (Zuma Beach), California
Laguna Beach, California
La Jolla Shores, San Diego, California
Cannon Beach, Oregon
Crescent Beach / Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts
Nantucket (Surfside Beach), Massachusetts
Huntington Beach, California
Kiawah Island / Isle of Palms, South Carolina
Cape Cod (Coast Guard Beach / Race Point), Massachusetts
North Shore, Oahu (Ehukai / Pipeline), Hawaii Uncle Chester Us Beaches 20
The reason these 20 beaches remain pristine is because users of the "Uncle Chester" codex follow strict unwritten rules:
The Verdict: A Functional, No-Frills Companion for Road Trippers
If you are looking for a glossy, coffee-table book filled with stunning aerial photography of coastlines, this is not it. However, if you are a traveler looking for a practical, volume-based directory of coastal spots, the "Uncle Chester" guides generally serve a very specific purpose.
The Good:
The Not-So-Good:
Who Is This For?
Who Should Skip It?