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Cape Cod Beach Named One Of Country's Best

MIAMI (CBS/AP) -- There's a new ranking of the best beaches in the country for summer 2015, and one of them is in Massachusetts.

The top 10 list is compiled by Stephen Leatherman, a professor at Florida International University specializing in environment and coastal studies. Leatherman, also known as Dr. Beach, issues the list annually using criteria including safety, cleanliness and accessibility.

Coast Guard Beach in Eastham lands seventh on the list.

The List:

1. Waimanalo Bay Beach Park, Oahu, Hawaii

2. Barefoot Beach, Bonita Springs, Florida

3. St. George Island State Park, Florida Panhandle

4. Hamoa Beach, Maui, Hawaii

5. Cape Hatteras, Outer Banks of North Carolina

6. Cape Florida State Park, Key Biscayne, Florida

7. Coast Guard Beach, Cape Cod, Massachusetts

8. Beachwalker Park, Kiawah Island, South Carolina

9. Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park, Naples, Florida

10. East Beach, Santa Barbara, California

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