Theres a lot of people out there who think Newport is one of the best beaches in the nation.

Anyone who lives in Orange County already knows local beaches are among the best in the world, and apparently travelers who visit here agree.

Two Orange County beaches got a nod from traveling website TripAdvisor in its annual Travelers Choice awards.

Newport Beach is ranked at number 17, while its neighbor Crystal Cove ranked 24th out of 25 beaches around the nation.

It seems a bit low on the list, but they were only among a handful of other California beaches to get the recognition.

Siesta Beach in Florida ranked number one, described as a pristine beach that never seems to end... A place in the sun that warrants returning again and again. Second place also went to a Florida beach, Saint Pete. Florida and Hawaii dominated the list, taking 16 of the top recommended spots.

La Jolla, just south of Orange County, ranked sixth on the list and Carlsbad came in at 23rd.

A quick look at reader reviews for Newport Beach on TripAdvisor showed mixed reviews.

Not enough parking spaces, not good for a truck to go through. Was trying to get to the pier but was so busy, vehicles parked everywhere, too crowded. Didn't find a parking spot so left, one person wrote.

Others were more impressed.

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