As Summer draws to a close in much of the US, Floridians know Summer lasts all year - especially with four of the nation’s top beaches right here in the Sunshine State.

According to Conde Nast Traveler, Florida’s beaches are the place to be. With four of the nation’s top beaches in our backyard, it's no wonder people flock to Florida every year.

Among the United States’ best beaches are Grayton Beach State Park, Caladesi Island State Park, Bowman’s Beach, and South Beach.

Grayton Beach State Park

Grayton Beach State Park is located on the panhandle, facing the Gulf Coast. Caitlin Morton of Conde Nast Traveler states there are “more than 400 acres of fine, white sands and a wildlife-rich coastal dune lake.” In addition to the gorgeous beaches, Morton writes, “The state park happens to be home to the Underwater Museum of Art (UMA), the nation’s first permanent underwater sculpture exhibit, which lets travelers snorkel and scuba dive around seven larger-than-life pieces of artwork.”

For more information on Grayton Beach State Park, click here.

Caladesi Island State Park

Caladesi Island State Park is located just north of Clearwater and is a “hidden gem”, according to Local 10. Morton writes, “The untouched, 3.5-mile-long island dazzles with its soft, crystalline quartz sand and cerulean waters, but visitors should also make time for kayaking and canoeing through the mangroves—the birdlife here is quite prolific.”

For more information on Caladesi Island State Park, visit their website.

Bowman’s Beach

Bowman’s Beach is located just south of Captiva. Giving off the paradise-feel, many love to vacation here. “This family-friendly beach lacks the crowds of neighboring stretches but promises all the pastel-hued sunsets and excellent shelling for which Sanibel Island is known,” according to Morton. Plus, the seashells for those that love to collect are abundant.

For more information on Bowman’s Beach, check out their website.

South Beach

South Beach is located on the southern half of Miami Beach and is a definite tourist destination. Morton writes, “Beautiful people, flashy cars, Art Deco architecture: It's all here. The busiest—and most touristy—section runs parallel to Ocean Drive (between 5th and 15th Streets), so locals tend to hang around the quieter patches of SoFi (South of Fifth).”