3 Of America’s Top 100 Secret Beaches Are Located In NJ

NEW JERSEY — The point of a hidden beach is that few people know about it, but the Family Destinations Guide blew that out of the water with a new list of the top 100 secret beaches in America, which includes one in the Garden State.

The travel planning company surveyed 3,000 U.S. families to determine the hidden beaches they’d most like to visit in 2023.

In New Jersey, the picks include: Pearl Beach, Gunnison Beach and Sedge Island.

Sedge Island h can only be accessed by boat, making it a truly exclusive destination. Once you arrive, you’ll be greeted by soft sands and calm waters that are perfect for swimming and sunbathing, the site said.

The beach is also home to a variety of wildlife, including nesting birds and crabs, making it a great spot for nature lovers. With no boardwalk or commercial development, the hidden beach at Sedge Island offers a peaceful retreat for those looking to escape the crowds and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

The top secret beach in the poll is Awahua Beach, located off Hawaii’s island of Molokai. It’s known for crystal clear turquoise waters and soft, white sand.

Hawaii has three of the top five secret beaches — No. 3 Lanikai Beach, off the coast of Oahu, and No. 4 Kauapea Beach, on the north shore of Kauai, Hawaii.

Also among the top five picks are Shell Key Preserve beach in Florida (No. 2) and Sedge Island beach in New Jersey (No. 5).

Florida had the most secret beaches to visit with nine, California had eight and Hawaii had five.

Not all the beaches front oceans. The list included beaches in landlocked states such as Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming.