NOT every state is a swimmer's paradise; some are just built differently. A new study has revealed that for all your water sports travels , Florida is the place to go. Vacation rental platform Lake.
com identified The Sunshine State as the best place to go swimming and diving, with Florida coming in first with a water sports score of 62.88 out of 100. “The United States is blessed with an abundance of stunning bodies of water, including millions of lakes and access to the Pacific, Atlantic, and Arctic oceans, as well as their surrounding beaches," said David Ciccarelli, CEO of Lake.
com. "Water sports have become a popular way for people to stay active, bond with family, and connect with this part of nature. “Activities such as swimming, snorkeling, water skiing, fishing, diving, rowing, and sailing are enjoyed by many across the country.
Read More on Travel "This research provides a useful guide to the best states in the country to visit for water sports this spring and summer.” The platform analyzed each state using 22 factors, including its total coastal area and the number of public beaches, lakes, boat yards, and waterparks. The site also averaged each state's average weather conditions for those interested in outdoor water sports, like surfing.
Florida, they determined, has the most public beaches. Most read in Travel "[It came in first] with 909 miles of public beachfront in the state, as well as the most water parks (18), online boat rentals (2,879), marine stores.