Frequented by the rich and famous, Main Beach in East Hampton on Long Island, N.Y., has been named the top beach of 2013. <\/p>\n
Though battered by Super Storm Sandy and other winter storms, the beach has largely recovered, said Stephen Leatherman, also know as \"Dr. Beach,\" director of Florida International University's Laboratory for Coastal Research in Miami. <\/p>\n
In its 23rd year, the Top 10 Best Beaches list, put together by Dr. Beach, was announced Thursday night (May 23). [See Photos of the Top Beaches of 2013] <\/p>\n
Though other parts of the beach were eroded by the storms, East Hampton's pavilion is located several hundred feet from the water's edge and was little affected by the severe weather. <\/p>\n
\"The big, wide sandy beach made of quartz has towering sand dunes, and beautiful clean and clear blue water,\" according to Leatherman. In addition to the natural wonders, Main Beach is a great place to spot celebs. Biking is the best way to get around to avoid parking hassles. <\/p>\n
If you're not in New York this Memorial Day weekend, you can still check out another gorgeous beach from the top-10 list: <\/p>\n
1. Main Beach East Hampton, New York <\/p>\n
2. Kahanamoku Beach Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii <\/p>\n
3. St. George Island State Park, Florida panhandle <\/p>\n
4. Hamoa Beach, Maui, Hawaii <\/p>\n
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