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Islands in United States

Well-known islands for beaches, sailing and a slower pace of life.

60 places Best months: July–August

United States has 60 islands on our list, mostly in Alaska, Hawaii, and New York. Best months: July–August.

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Islands in United States

Best monthsJuly–AugustMonths with sea water of 22 °C or more nearby.
Guam i
1

Guam

Unincorporated territory of the United States of America

4.7 km from Dededo Village
Navassa Island i
2

Navassa Island

Island in the Caribbean

59 km from Les Irois
Long Island i
3

Long Island

Island in New York, United States of America

1.4 km from Brentwood
Jarvis Island i

Jarvis Island

Coral island located in the South Pacific Ocean

Howland Island i

Howland Island

Coral island in the central Pacific Ocean; unincorporated, unorganized territory of the United States of America

Saipan i

Saipan

Largest island of the Northern Mariana Islands, United States of America

3.3 km from Saipan
Oahu i

Oahu

Island of Hawaii, United States

3.1 km from Mililani Mauka 4,003 m
Maui i

Maui

Second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands, in the United States

6.5 km from Kula
Kauaʻi i

Kauaʻi

Northernmost populated island of the Hawaiian archipelago

12 km from Wailua Homesteads 5,243 m
Nantucket i

Nantucket

Island of Massachusetts, United States

1 km from Nantucket
Alcatraz Island i

Alcatraz Island

Island in San Francisco, California, United States of America

5.8 km from San Francisco
Kodiak Island i

Kodiak Island

Island in the United States of America

52 km from Womens Bay 1,362 m
Molokaʻi i

Molokaʻi

Island in Maui and Kalawao counties in Hawaii, United States

5.2 km from Kaunakakai 4,961 m
Ellis Island i

Ellis Island

Island in New York Harbor in the United States of America

3.3 km from New York
Liberty Island i

Liberty Island

Island in the Upper New York Bay, United States

4.2 km from New York
Lanai i

Lanai

Island in Hawaii, USA

0.5 km from Lanai 3,366 m
Niʻihau i

Niʻihau

Island in Hawaii, United States of America

50 km from Kekaha-Waimea 381 m
Martha's Vineyard i

Martha's Vineyard

Island south of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, United States

5.3 km from West Tisbury
St. Lawrence Island i

St. Lawrence Island

Island in Nome Census Area, Alaska, United States

21 km from Savoonga 672 m
Tutuila i

Tutuila

Largest island in American Samoa

3.2 km from Pago Pago 404 m
Saint Thomas i

Saint Thomas

One of the main islands of the United States Virgin Islands

1.4 km from Charlotte Amalie 306 m
Saint Croix i

Saint Croix

One of the main islands of the Virgin Islands of the United States

0.5 km from St Croix
Kahoolawe i

Kahoolawe

Island in Maui County, Hawaii

22 km from Wailea-Makena 1,483 m
Tinian i

Tinian

Pacific island, part of the Northern Mariana Islands, United States

3.8 km from San Jose
Saint John i

Saint John

One of the main islands of the United States Virgin Islands

4.7 km from Cruz Bay
Roosevelt Island i

Roosevelt Island

Island on East River in New York City, United States

7.2 km from New York
Rota i

Rota

Island in the Northern Mariana Islands

6.5 km from Songsong
Santa Catalina Island i

Santa Catalina Island

Island in Los Angeles County, California, United States

9.5 km from Avalon 639 m
Prince of Wales Island i

Prince of Wales Island

Island in Alaska, United States of America

15 km from Klawock
Little Diomede Island i

Little Diomede Island

Island in Nome Census Area, Alaska, United States

60 km from Uelen 494 m
Unimak Island i

Unimak Island

Island in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska, United States

124 km from King Cove 2,857 m
Nunivak Island i

Nunivak Island

Island in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States

78 km from Toksook Bay 511 m
Attu Island i

Attu Island

Island in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska, United States

898 m
Baranof Island i

Baranof Island

Island in Sitka City and Borough, Alaska, United States

26 km from Sitka
Isla de Mona i

Isla de Mona

Island of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico

78 km from Punta Cana
Chichagof Island i

Chichagof Island

Island in the United States of America

33 km from Hoonah 1,192 m
Anatahan i

Anatahan

Island in the Northern Mariana Islands in the Pacific Ocean

128 km from Saipan 787 m
Culebra i

Culebra

Island-municipality in Puerto Rico

1.9 km from Culebra
Pagan i

Pagan

Volcanic island in the Mariana Islands archipelago in the Pacific Ocean

Unalaska Island i

Unalaska Island

Island in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska, United States

24 km from Unalaska
Adak Island i

Adak Island

Island in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska, United States

1,196 m
Mackinac Island i

Mackinac Island

Island in Michigan

7.5 km from Saint Ignace 271 m
Umnak i

Umnak

Island in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska, United States

145 km from Unalaska 2,149 m
Alamagan i

Alamagan

Island in the Northern Mariana Islands in the Pacific Ocean

744 m
Fire Island i

Fire Island

Island in Suffolk County, New York, United States

12 km from Bay Shore
Taʻū i

Taʻū

Island of American Samoa

4.2 km from Ta'u 784 m
Afognak i

Afognak

Island in the United States of America

52 km from Kodiak
Laysan i

Laysan

Atoll of Hawaii

Admiralty Island i

Admiralty Island

Island in Hoonah–Angoon Census Area, Alaska, United States

71 km from Juneau 1,477 m
Agrihan i

Agrihan

Island in the Northern Mariana Islands in the Pacific Ocean

965 m
Amchitka i

Amchitka

Island in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska, United States

Asuncion Island i

Asuncion Island

Island in the Northern Mariana Islands chain in the Pacific Ocean

891 m
Necker Island i

Necker Island

Small island in Hawaii

Wrangell Island i

Wrangell Island

Island in Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska, United States

23 km from Wrangell
Rikers Island i

Rikers Island

Island in the Bronx, New York, United States

14 km from New York
Santa Cruz Island i

Santa Cruz Island

Island in Santa Barbara County, California, United States

47 km from Santa Barbara
Revillagigedo Island i

Revillagigedo Island

Island in the United States of America

39 km from Ketchikan 1,321 m
Atka Island i

Atka Island

Island in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska, United States

402 m
Kiska i

Kiska

Island in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska, United States

4,004 m
Dall Island i

Dall Island

Island in Alaska, United States of America

58 km from Craig

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The towns closest to the most places on this list.

New York New York · 4 places
Dededo Village Dededo · 1 places
Brentwood New York · 1 places
Saipan Saipan · 1 places
Mililani Mauka Hawaii · 1 places
Kula Hawaii · 1 places
Wailua Homesteads Hawaii · 1 places
Nantucket Massachusetts · 1 places

Frequently asked questions

How many islands are there in United States?

Atlas of Seasons lists 60 notable islands in United States.

What are the best islands in United States?

The best-known are Guam, Navassa Island, and Long Island.

When is the best time for island holidays in United States?

July–August.