最近几年一直都是第一，但是第一次被纽约评价为最好的海滩，所有关于海滩条件的评级包括水质，气温，清洁度，天气，沙子，安全状况，设施条件都由 Stephen
Leatherman–佛罗里达国际大学的海滩研究所责任人完成。

Coopers Beach Southampton New York:Best Beach In The US – Coopers Beach, located in Southampton New York was recently declared the best beach in the US. The beach features a stretching shoreline. It was chosen during a survey from a number of beach goers from around the nation. The survey was conducted in 2010, and featured a number of criteria that the individuals who took part in the survey would then rate. The study was conducted by Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman. He is considered to be an expert on US beaches, and has done a large number of studies on the different beaches that are spread around the country.

Some of the criteria that was used in the studio included the water cleanliness, air and water temperature, sand color, rockiness of the beach, tidal range, buildings and various views that can be seen around the coastline. In the end, Coopers Beach came out at the top of the list to the surprise of many who have since seen the study. Many have found it odd that a beach in New York would be chosen as the best beach in the country with so many extravagant beaches in Florida, California, and in other coastal states.