Dr. Beach's #10 pick for America's Top Beach, 2004:

Coronado Beach, California

This mile and a half-long beach in Coronado, California (just off the coast of San Diego) is a year around getaway for not just beach buff but buff bodies...expect to see Navy SEALs training here (their base is nearby) plus plenty of surfers. During the winter months, whale watching is a favorite activity. And when you're ready for a break from the sand, pop in the Hotel Del Coronado, a beautiful resort that the Travel Channel once named the number one wedding destination in America. For more on Coronado, click here.

Photo courtesy Florida International University