Dr. Beach's #7 pick for America's Top Beach, 2004:

Crescent Beach, Siesta Key, Florida

Miles of white, powdery sand draw lovers to this beach near Sarasota. In fact, the sand is so noteworthy it's not just beautiful but it has been chosen the BEST sand in the Great International White Sand Challenge, beating several Caribbean competitors. For more on this beach, click here.

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