With over 30 years of ranking sand under his belt, Florida International University coastal scientist Stephen “Dr. Beach” Leatherman has released his annual list of the nation's top beaches, and only two Florida spots made the cut. Caladesi Island State Park, located in Dunedin, came in at No. 2, in Dr. Beach's 2022 Top Ten Beaches in the country. "Caladesi is reached by pedestrian ferry boat, private boats or a long walk north from Clearwater Beach; the inlet is closed so Caladesi is no longer a true island, but still a great getaway," says Dr. Beach.
With over 30 years of ranking sand under his belt, Florida International University coastal scientist Stephen “Dr. Beach” Leatherman has released his annual list of the nation's top beaches, and only two Florida spots made the cut. Caladesi Island State Park, located in Dunedin, came in at No. 2, in Dr. Beach's 2022 Top Ten Beaches in the country. "Caladesi is reached by pedestrian ferry boat, private boats or a long walk north from Clearwater Beach; the inlet is closed so Caladesi is no longer a true island, but still a great getaway," says Dr. Beach.