Coopers Beach in Southampton came just one spot shy of reclaiming its title of best beach in America, according to Dr. Beach’s annual list ranking the nation’s top 10 beaches released Thursday. The ...

A blue and sunny day at Coopers Beach in the village of Southhampton, New York When it comes to beaches, Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman is a certified expert. The scientist, author, professor, and director ...

When it comes to beaches, Hawaii has nothing on the Hamptons - so says "Dr. Beach" Stephen P. Leatherman, who just named Southampton's Coopers Beach the best stretch of sand in the country. Leatherman ...

(NEXSTAR) – Stephen Leatherman, the coastal scientist and professor known as “Dr. Beach,” has revealed his picks for the top beaches of 2025. This year, a beach on Long Island in New York topped the ...

An entrance to Cooper's Beach in Southampton, New York—which was named the best beach in the U.S. in a new report. What are the best beaches in the U.S.? Just in time for summer, Stephen Leatherman, a ...

One of the most popular beaches in the Hamptons ranks as the third best oceanfront park in America, according to Dr. Beach’s annual list ranking the nation’s top 10 beaches released Friday. Coopers ...

Coopers Beach in Southampton takes the top spot in Dr. Beach’s 2025 rankings, praised for its soft sand, sweeping dunes, and luxe appeal. When it comes to beaches, Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman is a ...