St. Pete/Clearwater's pristine Caladesi Island State Park tops the 2008 list, outranking Hawaii and California. Powder white sand and warm crystal-clear water are just a few reasons this is coastal expert Dr. Stephen Leatherman's favorite beach getaway.
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