• Lonely Planet ranked Sand Beach in Acadia National Park as the 16th best beach in the United States.
• Lonely Planet highlighted Sand Beach’s gorgeous views, plentiful walking trails, and chilly water.

A beach in Maine has cracked a list of best beaches in the country, joining the ranks of those in well-known beach destinations like California, Florida and Hawaii.

Travel company Lonely Planet ranked Sand Beach in Acadia National Park as the 16^th best beach in the United States and the “best for walking trails” in a ranking released early March.

It was the only beach in New England to make it onto the list, which featured 23 beaches across the country.

Sand Beach in Acadia is one of country’s best beaches

Lonely Planet ranked Sand Beach in Acadia National Park the nation’s 16^th best beach.

What they said: “Sand Beach may be the best spot to dip your toes in the sand at Maine’s famed Acadia National Park. If you plan to visit during the popular summer season, expect some big crowds here. But even a visit during the colder months offers gorgeous coastal views at one of New England’s most beloved national parks.”

The entry warned that the water at Sand Beach stays cold all year-round, even in the summer. But luckily, swimming isn’t the only attraction at the beach. It also provides easy access to hiking and biking trails.

Sand Beach is also a year-round destination: visitors can spot vibrant leaf colors in the fall, while the winter offers “gorgeous coastal views.” The largest sandy beach in Acadia, Sand Beach is also a perfect spot for stargazing, according to the National Park Service.

Sand Beach is five miles from Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island, which offers shops and restaurants.

What is the best beach in the US?

Lonely Planet ranked Driftwood Beach on Jekyll Island in Georgia as the best beach in the country. Its striking feature is the twisted oak branches draping the golden sands, leftover from a maritime forest.

Here’s a full list of the 23 best beaches, according to Lonely Planet.

1. Driftwood Beach, Jekyll Island, Georgia
2. Grayton Beach, Florida
3. South Beach, Florida
4. Venice Beach, Los Angeles, California
5. El Matador State Beach, Malibu, California
6. Pfeiffer Beach, Big Sur, California
7. Cannon Beach, Oregon
8. Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe, Nevada
9. Assateague Island National Seashore, Maryland
10. Hanalei Bay, Kaua’i, Hawaii
11. Oneloa Beach/Big Beach, Maui, Hawaii
12. Ruby Beach, Olympic National Park, Washington
13. Playa Tortuga, Isla Culabrita, Puerto Rico
14. Trunk Bay, Virgin Islands National Park, St. John
15. Treasure Island Beach, Laguna Beach, California
16. Sand Beach, Acadia National Park, Maine
17. Padre Island National Seashore, Texas
18. Henderson Beach State Park, Destin, Florida
19. Edisto Beach State Park, South Carolina
20. Siesta Key, Sarasota, Florida
21. Melbourne Beach, Florida
22. Hana Beaches, Hana, Maui
23. Oval Beach, Saugatuck, Michigan