Ogunquit Beach in Ogunquit, Maine.

Two New England beaches Race Point in Provincetown and Ogunquit Beach in Ogunquit, Maine have landed in the top 25 of TripAdvisors Worlds Best Beaches 2017 Travelers Choice Awards.

Despite making the list, neither managed to crack the top 10. This is the second year the two beaches received the honor. Ogunquit and Race Point were named alongside famous beaches such as South Beach in Miami, Kaanapali Beach on the Hawaiian island of Maui, and St. Pete Beach in St. Pete Beach, Fla.

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The two beaches have remarkably different personalities. Race Point is outside the commercial center of Provincetown and is most easily reached by bike or car. Its surrounded by dune grass and is part of the protected Cape Cod National Seashore, which falls under the purview of the US National Park Service. Ogunquit Beach is a wide, flat stretch of sand adjacent to essential beachside businesses, including T-shirt shops and an ice cream take-out window.

The comments on TripAdvisor highlight these distinct differences. Most Ogunquit commenters focus on the tides and the walkability of the beach.

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Great place to walk with children, beautiful and wide view of the sea. Restaurants and shops available, one said.

We have come to Ogunquit every summer for almost 40 years, sometimes just for the day. Its a great beach for everyone! Kids and adults love the waves, and theres usually plenty of room, added another.

Race Point reviews on TripAdvisor mention the serenity, beauty, and wildlife of the beach.

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No other sunset takes my breath away like Race Point. No place revives my soul like Race Point. I traveled a bit over 300 miles solo just to see it, one fan commented.

The most magical peaceful place in the world! The nature trials, beautiful trees, beaches, and sand dunes leave you speechless! wrote a very effusive Race Point supporter.

Christopher Muther/Globe staff

Race Point Beach in Provincetown.

Heres the full list of TripAdvisors Best Beaches in the US 2017:

1. Siesta Beach Siesta Key, Fla.

2. Kaanapali Beach Lahaina, Hawaii (Maui)

3. St. Pete Beach St. Pete Beach, Fla.

4. Clearwater Beach Clearwater, Fla.

5. Beach at Panama City Panama City Beach, Fla.

6. Hollywood Beach Hollywood, Fla.

7. Pensacola Beach Pensacola Beach, Fla.

8. St. Augustine Beach St. Augustine Beach, Fla.

9. Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve Honolulu (Hawaii)

10. Ocean City Beach Ocean City, Md.

11. Fort Lauderdale Beach Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

12. South Beach Miami Beach

13. Waianapanapa State Park Hana, Hawaii (Maui)

14. Ogunquit Beach Ogunquit, Maine

15. Wailea Beach Wailea, Hawaii (Maui)

16. Lanikai Beach Kailua, Hawaii (Oahu)

17. Henderson Beach State Park Destin, Fla.

18. Driftwood Beach Jekyll Island, Ga.

19. Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, Va.

20. Santa Monica Beach Santa Monica, Calif.

21. La Jolla Shores Park San Diego, Calif.

22. Hapuna Beach Puako, Hawaii (Hawaii)

23. Race Point Beach Provincetown

24. Carlsbad State Beach Carlsbad, Calif.

25. Poipu Beach Park Poipu, Hawaii (Kauai)

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Two New England beaches among TripAdvisor's best in US - The Boston Globe