World’s most famous beachside city Miami

No.1 Miami, USA

Body of water the city borders: Atlantic Ocean
Population: 5,590,000
Average temperature in the winter: 68°F
Average temperature in the summer: 82°F
Arguably the world’s most famous beachside city, Miami is where the world’s jet-set come to top up their tans, fill up on cocktails and dance until the early hours with the rich and famous. Aside from being a tourism hub for its beaches, Miami’s beachside location also enables it to reap valuable trade for the rich city, with Miami Port being one of the busiest in the United States. Welcoming both cargo and cruise ships, the port contributes more than $16-billion each year to the state of Florida from international trade, providing countless jobs and ensuring that the city looks as glamorous as it does in the movies.

Best beach

Just 90 miles across the Atlantic Ocean from Cuba, South Beach is Miami’s most iconic stretch of sand, and is bordered by Ocean Drive’s row of art deco restaurants, bars, clubs, and hotels. The beach is so flashy it’s even got its own workout equipment built right into the sand -- just in case beachgoers have one too many cheesy quesadillas at lunch.