Clearwater Beach named best beach in the U.S. by TripAdvisor. Florida is home to the No. 1 beach in the U.S. according to the annual TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards. Say hello to your new No. 1 Clearwater Beach. Florida is home to the No. 1 beach in the U.S. according to the annual TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards.