Malibu Beaches Are Among The Bluest In The US, Report Finds

MALIBU, CA — How blue is the water at Latigo Beach? The 12th bluest in the nation, while Carbon Beach is the 28th bluest, according to a report released Thursday.

That's based on a color analysis of 53 U.S. waterways conducted by SIXT. The car rental company matched each beach's water to the closest color Hex code, a series of numbers and letters used to produce specific colors digitally, according to a release from the company.

The nation's bluest water is at at the aptly-named Blue Hole, a lake and popular tourist destination in New Mexico. Alaska's Chena Hot Springs comes in at No. 2 and Florida’s Las Olas Beach is third, SIXT found.

The bluest water in California, at La Jolla Cove, ranks fifth nationally. Lake Tahoe, known for its crystal-clear, light-blue hues — and bumper stickers urging people to keep it that way — comes in at No. 19.

Eight other California beaches made the national list:

"We wanted to identify the bluest shades of water in the country to inspire your next road trip vacation. Whether you're hoping to escape to a remote beach town with scenic Pacific views or be mesmerized by the gulf shores and Atlantic coastlines, there are countless spots to explore and admire the incredible magic of the water," SIXT's David Woody said in a release.

"Let yourself be inspired by these blue hues, matching up your love for aquamarine, dark sapphire, or turquoise waters to find your next vacation spot."

You can check out an interactive guide of the country's bluest water at SIXT.