The Mid Atlantic region is frequently recognized for its pristine beaches. The following areas were included in the 2013 list of Blue Beaches. Compiled by the Clean Beaches Coalition, the annual Blue Beaches list identifies clean, healthy, and environmentally well managed beaches.
New York
Sunken Forest Beach, Fire Island National Seashore
Watch Hill Beach, Fire Island National Seashore
New Jersey
North Beach, Sandy Hook National Seashore
N. Gunnison Beach, Sandy Hook National Seashore
Maryland
North Ocean Beach, Assateague Island National Seashore
Virginia
Sandbridge Beach, Virginia Beach
Tom’s Cove Beach, Assateague Island National Seashore
North Carolina
North Core Banks, Cape Lookout National Seashore
South Core Banks, Cape Lookout National Seashore
Shackleford Banks, Cape Lookout National Seashore
Blue Wave, an environmental certification program for U.S. beaches, is recognized as a reliable benchmark for well-maintained beaches and eco-friendly tourism.