5 FL Beaches Have Among The Bluest Water In The U.S, Report Finds

FLORIDA — Five Florida beaches have among the bluest water in the nation, with Las Olas Beach in Fort Lauderdale coming in at No. 3 nationally, according to a recent report.

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 the aptly-named Blue Hole, a lake and popular tourist destination in New Mexico. Alaska's Chena Hot Springs comes in at No. 2, SIXT found.

The bluest water in Florida, at Las Olas Beach, in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, drew this description of visitors can do in a visit there. Check out "fashion, restaurants, and architecture whilst admiring the perfectly aligned palm trees towering over the area. Known for its magnificent views of mansions and super yachts, it’s the perfect place if you’re looking for a glamorous trip away."

Four other Florida beaches made the national list:

• No. 7 Lake Conway, Edgewood
• No. 22 Clearwater Beach, Tampa
• No. 42 Haulover Inlet, Miami
• No. 49, Captiva Pass, Fort Myers

"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.