Delray Beach has once again shored up its spot as the No. 1 beach in the state after winning the USA Today 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards for the second year in a row.

Stuart Beach in Stuart ranked No. 5 in the 2025 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Beach in Florida. Last year, the awards ranked Stuart Beach at No. 6.

Lou Schieffelin is a two-time winner on the Miss USA circuit, claiming the Miss Florida Teen USA crown in 2018. Schieffelin, 25, grew up in Orlando and moved to Palm Beach a year ago.

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Sun, sand, and serious bragging rights — Delray Beach has once again surfed its way to the top, winning USA TODAY’s title of Best Beach in Florida for the second ...