If you want to visit the top beach in the US, only a traffic-jammed ride away on the LIE.
Coopers Beach in Southampton grabbed the best beach billing in the rankings compiled by the man appropriately dubbed Dr. Beach.
Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman’s annual list marks its 20th year by honoring the sandy shores of Coopers Beach. Main Beach in Easthampton also made the cut, taking the fifth spot.