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Siesta Beach, Siesta Key, Florida

Located along the Gulf of Mexico, Siesta Beach's main draw is its sand. Made of nearly 100% pure quartz, this is one of the whitest, most pristine stretches of beach you'll find in the US. That also means the sand stays cool no matter how blazing the sun is.

[Photo via @hhookphotography]

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