Beaches in North America

The best beaches in North America: Playa Norte in Isla Mujeres leads

Playa Norte in Isla Mujeres, Mexico, is the highest ranked of The World’s 100 Best Beaches 2026 in North America, at N° 18 in the world. North America has 9 of the 100 entries, from 3 countries; the United States has the most, 5.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Beaches 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/beaches/

Playa Norte in Isla Mujeres, Mexico, is N° 1 in North America and N° 18 in the world in The World’s 100 Best Beaches 2026, published by Worth a Journey.

Horseshoe Bay in Southampton, Bermuda, is N° 2 in North America and N° 27 in the world in The World’s 100 Best Beaches 2026, published by Worth a Journey.

Siesta Beach in Siesta Key, United States, is N° 3 in North America and N° 44 in the world in The World’s 100 Best Beaches 2026, published by Worth a Journey.

Lanikai Beach in Oahu, United States, is N° 4 in North America and N° 58 in the world in The World’s 100 Best Beaches 2026, published by Worth a Journey.

Hanalei Bay in Kauai, United States, is N° 5 in North America and N° 59 in the world in The World’s 100 Best Beaches 2026, published by Worth a Journey.

Playa Ensenada Grande in Isla Partida, Mexico, is N° 6 in North America and N° 66 in the world in The World’s 100 Best Beaches 2026, published by Worth a Journey.

Playa Balandra in La Paz, Mexico, is N° 7 in North America and N° 79 in the world in The World’s 100 Best Beaches 2026, published by Worth a Journey.

Makena Beach in Maui, United States, is N° 8 in North America and N° 83 in the world in The World’s 100 Best Beaches 2026, published by Worth a Journey.

Polihale Beach in Kauai, United States, is N° 9 in North America and N° 97 in the world in The World’s 100 Best Beaches 2026, published by Worth a Journey.