Beloved for its powdery quartz sand and clear Gulf waters, Sarasota’s Siesta Beach was named the best beach in the U.S. and ranks No. 4 in the world, according to Tripadvisor.

Siesta Beach, located on Siesta Key in Sarasota County, has been named the best beach in America and fourth in the world by Tripadvisor. The travel website credited the beach's white sand, clear water and stunning sunsets with its decision to rank it at the top of America’s beaches.