Paradise Close to Home: 5 of the Best Beaches in the US

Last month we clued you in on a few not-to-miss beach destinations for 2011. They are exotic, thrilling, sexy... and not in the good ole US of A. To be fair, there are some fabulous beaches right here in the United States and whether you're a surfer or a sand bunny, East Coast or West Coast, there's one just around the corner. Here are our picks for the best beaches in the US.