For the 38th edition of our Readers’ Choice Awards, respondents from across the globe weighed in on all things travel—from hotels and resorts to cruises and spas, the friendliest cities to the foodiest. In total, a whopping 757,109 of you answered, and we heard you loud and clear. When it comes to the short list of the best beaches in the US, the candidates did not disappoint. From St. Augustine’s dazzling boardwalk to the aptly named and ultra chill Siesta Beach, your picks run the gamut of family-friendly fun, romantic seclusion, fly-and-flop convenience, and off-grid escape. America’s shores are as varied as the 50 states themselves, and you’ve found gems glinting with their own light from coast to coast. Without further ado, here are the best beaches in the US, from Alabama to the Virgin Islands, according to you.