's Top 50+ Beaches
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Pulau Ubin // Singapore
© alibphotography A popular weekend getaway from Singapore, Pulau Ubin Beach is a ten minute "bumboat" ride away from Changi Point Ferry Terminal. For just a few dollars visitors get to enjoy small yet tranquil areas of golden sand, complete with natural shade from the overhanging leaves of coconut palms and other forms of native flora.
The island is one of just two… read more »
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San José Island // USA
Corey Leopold This off-the-beaten-track beach is nestled on its own secluded island. To get here, you'll need to park at Port Aransas and then hop on the ferry to reach San Jose's warm waters and caramel-coloured sands. Early-risers will be happy to know that the first boat leaves at 6:30 am, but the last one back to the mainland is at 6:10… read more »
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Jacob Riis Park Beach // USA
Steven Pisano Jacob Riis Park Beach makes up the westernmost part of the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens. Named after the social journalist who urged the city authorities to purchase the land to create a public park and beach, its long length of sand is dotted with original art deco structures from the 1920s and 30s, including the bathhouse (bath pavilion).
The beach's northern… read more »
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Williamstown Beach // Australia
© DroneImagineNation Perhaps the best way of reaching genteel Williamstown Beach to appreciate its grandeur is by hiking along the Hobsons Bay Coastal Trail, although it's also possible to arrive via car or train. A broad, clean sweep of sand with views towards Port Phillip Bay, you won't be disappointed by the facilities, which include toilets, showers, sealed paths and several dining… read more »
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Torre Mozza // Italy
Mamertino81 The Spiaggia di Torre Mozza gets its name from the 16th-century tower that juts into the Tyrrhenian Sea in the middle of this long sandy stretch. Originally part of the coastal defences the tower was more recently a restaurant and now a hotel.
Torre Mozza beach lies within the natural landscape of the Parco Costiera Sterpai. The park forms a natural backdrop… read more »
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Xpu Há // Mexico
BrunoSchalch Xpu-ha Beach (pronounced Shpoo-Ha) is a typical crescent of white sandy lapped by gentle aquamarine waters on the Yucatan peninsula. It's just off Hwy 307, tucked between the popular resort of Playa del Carmen (17 miles away) and Akumal, but it's rarely overcrowded.
The offshore reef is excellent for snorkelling, but you need to wade through patches of algae that… read more »
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Ninh Van Bay // Vietnam
© Simon Dannhauer The beach at Ninh Van Bay arcs around a small inlet facing the southwest on the South China Sea in south-central Vietnam. Occupying such a beautiful bay it is known for its luxurious hotel escapes. Large rocks with softened edges sit in the shallows at the base of jungle-clad mountainsides running down to the sands as if deliberately placed where… read more »
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Varamon // Sweden
Gronbladh Running for nearly 3km along Lake Vättern at Motala, the sandy Varamon Beach (Varamobaden) is apparently the longest lakeside beach in Sweden. However, what it makes up for in length , it does lack a little in width - but a raised promenade and some areas of lawn partly make up for this.
Being located next to the town there are… read more »
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Sandhammaren // Sweden
Olaf2 The expansive, white sands of Sandhammaren beach are rated among the best in Skåne, if not Sweden. Sitting in at the very southerly tip of Sweden the beach here is unsurprisingly wild. Shaped by the wind coming off the Baltic Sea the backdrop here is an expanse of low sand dunes, and very little sign of human activity. In fact… read more »
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Mission Bay // New Zealand
gérard Mission Bay Beach lies on the southern coastline of Waitemata Harbour in Auckland's Eastern Bays region, roughly seven kilometres from the heart of New Zealand's biggest city. It is generally reached by enjoying the stunning vistas along Tamaki Drive. Those with an eye for landscapes will also want to visit Bastion Point, overlooking the expanse of the harbour, while even… read more »
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Whangamata Beach // New Zealand
Simon Morris Recently voted the best beach in the country by New Zealanders, Whangamata Beach is also famed for its breaks, and welcomes surfers from across the globe eager to tackle the left hand break of Whangamata Bar. But if you're not expert enough on a board to try your hand at this just yet, there are plenty of gentle peaks for… read more »
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Caesarea Aqueduct Beach // Israel
Shai knaani Roughly halfway between Tel Aviv and Haifa is Caesarea, a coastal town bursting with history. Dating back to the reign of King Herod, 2000 years ago, Caesarea was a major port. Today the remains of the harbor are one of several surviving archaeological gems to be found here.
One such surviving ancient structure is the Caesarea Aqueduct which carried water… read more »
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Zuma Beach // USA
tmastro One of largest and most popular beaches in Los Angeles County, Zuma Beach has clean waters and wide sands that extend for a total of around two miles. The location for the famous final scene in the original 1968 version of Planet of the Apes, it is now better known by the surfing community for its breaks, with Zuma Beach… read more »
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Yelapa // Mexico
Jordan Schwartz One of the more traditional and quaint beaches in Mexico, Playa del Yelapa is an old hippy hangout that still retains much of its old world charm with its laid back vibe and rustic atmosphere around the pier.
It occupies a beautiful position on a charming bay and backed by tropical hills and fringed with coconut palm trees.
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Unawatuna Beach // Sri Lanka
Bernard Gagnon Unawatuna Beach is one of the most popular and best-known tourist destinations in Sri Lanka. The beach, with its golden sands, is backed by palm trees interspeersed with cafes and bars. The waters here are sheltered, clear and blue. Some say the beach is shaped like a banana, although most would probably call it a crescent.
On the west end of… read more »
