10 Best Beaches in The United States

5) Pfeiffer Beach, California (5 of 10)

5) Pfeiffer Beach, California (5 of 10)

This beach is located in breathtaking Big Sur near the Central California coast. It’s not your typical white sand and blue water beach, though – here you will find sand that is made of gleaming garnet rock. The rocks create an amazing purple shimmer in the sun, and the beach has a one-of-a-kind rock arch that reflects picture perfect sunrises and sunsets.