``Dr. Beach'' Names Fleming Beach Park America's Best.MIAMI Miami, cities, United States Miami (mīăm`ē, –ə). 1 City (1990 pop. 358,548), seat of Dade co., SE Fla., on Biscayne Bay at the mouth of the Miami River; inc. 1896. -- D. T. Fleming Beach Park takes the number one spot in the 16th annual Top 10 Beaches rankings produced by Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, Director of Florida International University's Laboratory for Coastal Research. The western shore of Maui is known for its idyllic i·dyl·lic adj. 1. Of or having the nature of an idyll. 2. Simple and carefree: an idyllic vacation in a seashore cottage. , year-round beach weather, and Fleming's mile-long crescent crescent, emblematic representation of the quarter moon. The crescent and star, ancient Byzantine symbols that became the emblems of Constantinople, were also assumed as the standard of the Ottoman Turks. , white sand beach offers a range of activities and stunning views of nearby Molokai Island. A favorite area for sunbathers, swimmers, and surfers alike, the beach is backed by a virtual forest of trees on the low sea cliff, providing welcome shade. Amenities include showers, restrooms, grills, bar/snackbar and picnic facilities overlooking o·ver·look tr.v. o·ver·looked, o·ver·look·ing, o·ver·looks 1. a. To look over or at from a higher place. b. the beach plus tablecloth dining on the south end of the park, which is the unofficial un·of·fi·cial adj. Of or being a drug that is not listed in the United States Pharmacopeia or the National Formulary. beach of the nearby Ritz Ritz elegant and luxurious hotel opened in Paris in 1898 by César Ritz; hence, ‘ritzy, putting on the ritz.’ [Fr. Hist.: Wentworth, 429] See : Luxury Carlton. "Fleming Beach is a wonderful beach, but when the surf is up during the winter months, it is best to stay close to shore unless you are a very strong and experienced swimmer," noted Leatherman, an international expert on beaches and coastal processes. "Only swim when the lifeguards are on duty, which is true for any oceanic beach." As "Dr. Beach" (http://www.DrBeach.org), Leatherman has selected an annual Top 10 Beaches since 1991. Fifty criteria are used to evaluate beaches, which include water and sand quality as well as facilities and management. What makes Leatherman's selections unique is his knowledge as a Ph.D. coastal scientist with 30 years of scientific experience studying storm impacts, erosion and ways to improve beach health. The National Healthy Beaches Campaign (http://www.NHBC NHBC National House-Building Council (Great Britain) NHBC National Healthy Beaches Campaign NHBC New Holland Brewing Company (Holland, Michigan) .fiu.edu) was founded by Leatherman to acknowledge the many beautiful and "healthy" beaches around the country from seaside Seaside. 1 City (1990 pop. 38,901), Monterey co., W Calif., on Monterey Bay, in a fruit region; founded 1887, inc. 1954. Its economy is based largely upon tourism. California State Univ. Monterey Bay is there, on the former site of Fort Ord. and lakeshore destinations for any taste. Nominations are accepted by mail for this program for which there is no fee. PRESS NOTES: Photos of 2006's Top 10 and past #1 beaches are at http://www.DrBeach.org/drbeach/.
TOP 10 BEACHES 2006
1. Fleming Beach Park
Maui, Hawaii
2. Caladesi Island State Park
Dunedin, Florida
3. Ocracoke Island
Outer Banks, North Carolina
4. Coopers Beach
Southampton, New York
5. Hanalei Beach, Kauai, Hawaii
6. Main Beach
East Hampton, New York
7. Coast Guard Beach
Cape Cod, Massachusetts
8. Coronado Beach
San Diego, California
9. Hamoa Beach, Maui, Hawaii
10. Barefoot Beach Park
Bonita Springs, Florida
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