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Northshore October 2025
A newly released ranking of the country's best beaches has confirmed what locals have long known: Gloucester's Good Harbor Beach is one of the top spots for sun, sand, and swimming. Travel + Leisure last month named Good Harbor to its list of the 25 best beaches in the U.S., describing it as "a family-friendly spot with sugar-soft sand and relatively calm water." The listing also notes that, "At low tide, you can walk across a sand bar and explore rocky Salt Island, while little ones get to play in warm tidal pools." Other top beaches that made the list include Clearwater Beach in Florida, Coronado Beach in San Diego, Carlsmith Beach in
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