Three Louisiana Beaches Made a National Best Etiquette List — Here’s Where They Ranked

LOUISIANA - The great state of Louisiana is not known for the greatest beaches, even though we have miles and miles of coastline. However, we still have well-attended beaches throughout the state.

READ MORE: The Best Beaches in Louisiana for a Summer Getaway

If you do decide to visit one of Louisiana's beaches, you may be interested in the findings of the latest survey by online travel agency and tour operator Exoticca. They surveyed 3,011 respondents to identify the beaches with the best and worst etiquette during the summer season.

About the Survey: How Exoticca Measured Beach Etiquette

Respondents were asked to consider the kind of behavior that can make or break a day by the water, from cleanliness and crowding to noise, respect for personal space, and whether the overall atmosphere feels relaxed or chaotic.

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The Best Beaches in America for Etiquette — National Top 10

Nationwide, here are the best beaches in America for etiquette:

1. Poipu Beach Park (Kauai), Poipu, Hawaii
2. South Beach, Bald Head Island, North Carolina
3. Lanikai Beach (Oahu), Kailua, Hawaii
4. Kapalua Bay (Maui), Kapalua, Hawaii
5. Hanalei Bay (Kauai), Hanalei, Hawaii
6. Kiawah Beachwalker Park, Kiawah Island, South Carolina
7. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
8. Naples Beach, Naples, Florida
9. Coquina Beach (Cape Hatteras National Seashore), Nags Head, North Carolina
10. Sullivan's Island (near Charleston), Charleston, South Carolina

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Louisiana's Best Beaches for Etiquette — All Three Rankings

What about in Louisiana? Which beaches emerged among the best in the nation for beach etiquette? Well, we had three total and here is where each ranked:

100. Holly Beach (Cameron Parish) - Known as the "Cajun Riviera," this is a well-loved and low-key stretch of beach where you drive right onto the sand with plenty of breathing room. It draws a laid-back, good-time-having crowd of mainly locals and Louisianans.

104. Rutherford Beach (Cameron Parish) - This stretch of beach is a little more remote and rustic. It's popular with shell-seekers and folks who just want to be left alone.

105. Grand Isle State Park - Grand Isle is Louisiana's only inhabited barrier island and it's the sole state beach. Known for wild dune-backed sand and devoted crowd of anglers and birders, those who make the drive come for the quiet and fishing, so they keep it calm and clean.

Read the complete findings about which U.S. beaches have the best etiquette at https://www.exoticca.com/us/blog/beach-etiquette/.