10 Beaches to Celebrate National Bikini Day

Thursday is National Bikini Day, which coincides with the 72nd anniversary of the invention of the famous swimwear by Parisian fashion designer, Louis Reard. Those looking to celebrate and show off their bikini this summer will want to hit one of these peerless beaches.

Panama City Beach boasts a whopping 27 miles of sugar white sand beaches, making it the ultimate spot to celebrate National Bikini Day. Popular St. Andrew's State Park Beach has been named the best in America by Dr. Beach. Meanwhile, bikini-clad pet lovers can unwind with their four-legged friends on Doggie Beach across from Pier Park.

The powdery white sand, turquoise Caribbean Sea and relaxing palm trees along Punta Cana's beaches are the perfect complements to any two-piece bathing suit. Visitors will quickly realize why this is one of the world's top destinations for play.

It's easy to overlook Cancun's world-class beaches given all of its elite hotels and resorts as well as just how much there is to do along the Caribbean coast of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Nonetheless, they provide the perfect background for any summer Instagram shot.

Bikini wearers looking to impress in South Florida should head to Miami Beach, where they can stroll Ocean Drive like a celebrity or flaunt their swimsuit slightly closer to the ocean on South Beach.

National Bikini Day revelers who aren't afraid to get wet in their two-piece swimsuit will love Los Cabos and its swimmable beaches. The picturesque destination and its rocky cliffs are also guaranteed to enhance your social media game.

If you'd rather be active than lazy in your bikini, consider Southern California's Santa Monica Beach. There's plenty to do here, including surfing, outdoor chess, beach volleyball and gymnastics, among other seaside activities.

There are almost too many beautiful beaches to choose from in Playa del Carmen so you can't go wrong. Rock your bikini on Mamitas Beach if you aren't afraid of potential crowds. Otherwise, you can head to Playacar Beach for a more tranquil experience.

Elsewhere in the Caribbean, Negril, Jamaica stands out for its famous Seven Mile Beach. This tropical oasis is a popular locale for vacationers looking to showcase their favorite bikinis and improve their tan lines in the process.

There's a reason its called Paradise Island. The beaches of Nassau and Paradise Island, Bahamas are second-to-none, from the white sand and crystal clear waters to the serene views and gorgeous weather.

Hawaii's Waikiki Beach is the ideal place to strut your stuff in a stunning two-piece or simply sit back and appreciate others'. The two-mile stretch of sand is guaranteed to produce an audience as its surrounded by a sea of high-rise hotels and resorts, including the five-star Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach.