In Traveler magazine’s July/August issue, noted beachologist Stephen P. Leatherman, Ph.D. (a.k.a. Dr. Beach) picks 40 of the best public shores for board-walking, sea-shelling, surfing, and more. Here, we offer photographs of four featured beaches in Florida.

—Compiled by Briana Bonar

Briana Bonar is a former Traveler editorial assistant.