Florida cities rank among best coastal small towns in United States
Stuart took 2nd place in the rankings USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards For the best coastal town.
The Treasure Coast city has been recognized as one of the best coastal towns in the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards for several years. Stuart sorted No. 2 in 2023, #1 in 2024 And No. 2 in 2025.
Stuart, St. It was praised for its access to the St. Lucie River; like parks Pointer And Shepherd; like museums Stuart Heritage Museum And Road to Victory Military Museum and the city center lined with restaurants.
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Florida secured two spots in the top 10 list; Stuart was ranked 2nd and Cedar Key was ranked 10th.
These rankings are determined by a panel of industry experts invited weekly by USA Today 10BEST, who nominate their favorite attractions and tourist attractions in different fields. 10BEST editors then review the candidates for four weeks before selecting the final group of candidates to be presented to the voting public.
The best coastal small towns in the United States
Here are the top 10 small coastal towns in the United States, according to the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards:
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1. Pismo Beach, California
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8. Beaufort, North Carolina
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9. Carmel by the Sea, California
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This article first appeared in Treasure Coast Newspapers: Stuart, Florida named best coastal town in the United States
