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Martha's Vineyard, MA - The scenic village of Menemsha, located near the town of Chilmark. (Photo: CC by 2.0)
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St Simons Island, GA - The historic US Coast Guard Station at East Beach is a favorite visitor destination. (Photo: CC by 2.0)
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Kiawah Island, SC - A verdant barrier island primarily known for its superb beach and championship golf course. (Photo: CC by 2.0)
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Mount Desert Island, ME - The island encompasses the Acadia National Park, which protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the country's Atlantic coastline. (Photo: CC by 2.0)
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Mackinac Island, MI - A popular summer resort destination, the entire island is listed as a National Historic Landmark. (Photo: CC by 2.0)
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Santa Catalina Island, CA - One of the Channel Islands, which lies southwest of Los Angeles, Catalina was originally settled by Native Americans. (Photo: CC by 2.0)
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Fire Island, NY - A barrier island situated off the south shore of Long Island. The origins of its name are unclear, although the vivid sunsets may have provided an inspiration. (Photo: CC by 2.0)
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Nantucket Island, MA - Anchored off Cape Cod, the island's Brant Point Light is an endearing landmark. (Photo: CC by 2.0)
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Hilton Head Island, SC - The island is named after Captain William Hilton, who in 1663 identified a headland near the entrance to Port Royal Sound. (Photo: CC by 2.0)
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Longboat Key, FL - Longboat is a popular location for summer homes, and a favorite vacation spot. (Photo: CC by 2.0)
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Marco Island, FL - Lying in the Gulf of Mexico, this is a popular kayaking and paddleboarding destination. (Photo: CC by 2.0)
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Anna Maria Island, FL - Floating off the the coast of Manatee County, the island is highly regarded for its diversity of flora and fauna. (Photo: CC by 2.0)
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Block Island, RI - Named after Dutch explorer Adriaen Block (1567–1627), the island's distinguishing feature is the historic Block Island South Lighthouse. (Photo: CC by 2.0)
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Key West, FL - This island city is world renowned, particularly as a port of call for cruise ships. (Photo: CC by 2.0)
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View from Key West, FL - Head for the Key West Historic District and enjoy some exotic seafront views. (Photo: CC by 2.0)
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San Juan Islands, WA - Situated in the northern reaches of Puget Sound, the San Juan Islands are a uniquely stunning archipelago of over 450 islands, rocks, and pinnacles. (Photo: CC by 2.0)
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Orcas Island, WA - The largest of the San Juan Islands, Orcas is not named after killer whales, but is rather it a shortened form of "Horcasitas," the 18th-century Viceroy of Mexico. (Photo: CC by 2.0)
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Outer Banks, NC - The 200-mile-long string of barrier islands covers most of the North Carolina coastline. (Photo: CC by 2.0)
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Galveston Island, TX - The beach visitors can also relax at the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. (Photo: CC by 2.0)
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Kauai Island, HI - Known as the "Garden Isle" thanks to the tropical rain forest blanketing much of its surface.
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Plum Island, MA - Named for the wild beach plum shrubs that grow on its dunes, the island's state park, Sandy Point State Reservation, is only open during the day.
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Sanibal Island, FL - A relaxing vacation option set fairly off the beaten track, the island's most famous landmark is the Sanibel Lighthouse.
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Semidi Islands, AK - Remote and unspoiled, this island group is part of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge.
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Oahu, HI - A stunning aerial view of Kualoa Point at Kaneohe Bay, on the island known as the "Gathering Place."
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Alcatraz Island, CA - Known the world over, the notorious "Rock" is one of San Francisco's most popular tourist attractions.
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Governor Island, NY - A popular seasonal destination open to the public between May and September, the island is a veritable time capsule of 18th- and 19th-century history.
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Big Island, HI - Taking a hot lava ocean tour is one of the coolest ways of discovering Hawaii's largest island. (Photo: CC by 2.0)
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Maui, HI - The Milky Way rising over Haleakala summit, Haleakala National Park. (Photo: CC by 2.0)
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America's coolest island destinations
Discover island life off the US coast, including Hawaii!
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Anchored away from the USA are some fascinating island destinations just waiting to be explored, including Hawaii.
Scroll through the gallery for some amazing images and find out more about the country's coolest ocean-side hangouts.
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