's Top 50+ Beaches
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Kalanggaman Island // Philippines
© David Astley Sometimes cliches are good; think desert islands - pristine white sands, gently swaying coconut palms and bright, clear turquoise waters. Well, this is exactly what you will find on the tiny Kalanggaman Island. Frame a shot with one of the numerous catamarans pulled up on the beach and you won't need to be buying any postcards.
Whilst a quick look on… read more »
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Sumilon Island (Oslob) // Philippines
© Liana Smith Bautista The little island of Sumilon lies just a few kilometres off the east coast of the Cebu resort town of Oslob. Measuring less than a kilometre across Sumion really is the epitome of a tropical island and packs plenty into its diminutive size.
One of the main reasons to head over from the mainland is to visit the beautiful Sumilon Sandbar,… read more »
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Black's Beach // USA
Raquel Baranow Situated on the beautiful California coastline north of San Diego, Black's Beach is north of La Jolla at Torrey Pines, just below the famous golf course of the same name. The name Black's Beach comes from the horse farm in the area that was once owned by the Black family.
A little off-the-beaten-track, the beach is accessed down a steep sandy… read more »
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Geordie Bay // Australia
gérard Lying on its northern coast facing out into nothing but the deep blue, Geordie Bay boasts one of the largest beaches on Rottnest Island. Its proximity to those lucky enough to be resident on the island all year round means that there are plenty of close amenities and accommodation options, as well as a café, store, and public toilets on… read more »
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Pinky Beach // Australia
© Eva Tillmann One of Rottnest Island's north facing beaches, Pinky Beach is known for its tranquil atmosphere. Located close to Thomson Bay, the island's primary settlement, its white sands are a good length, alongside shallows that gleam in the sunlight like jewels.
Backed by grassy dunes, Pinky Beach offers views of the historic Bathurst Lighthouse. One of two such structures on the island,… read more »
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Isla Pasion // Mexico
Rickyfan Located at the northeast end of San Miguel de Cozumel island (usually referred to simply as Cozumel) Isla de Pasion is a true beach paradise in Quintana Roo. The 1/2 mile long spit of land is traditionally a site where Mayan couples came to ask Ixchel, the Mayan Goddess of love and fertility for a happy marriage and healthy children.… read more »
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Star Beach // Vietnam
© allPhoto Bangkok Star Beach, or Bai Sao in Vietnamese, lies approximately 25 kilometres from Duong Dong, the capital of Phu Quoc island. Managing to unite two contradictory ideas, the beach here is unspoilt, yet also offers plenty of amenities.
Star Beach is one of just a handful of beaches of Phu Quoc that can boast white sand. Matched all the way by warm,… read more »
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Silver Sands State Park // USA
Adavyd Around 15 miles southwest of New Haven in Milford, Silver Sands Beach is located in the southwest corner of Silver Sands State Park, close to the Beaver's Dam scenic lookout. Running continuously with Walnut Beach, Silver Sands Beach is backed by a 1.2 km boardwalk suitable for wheelchairs and prams, which takes visitors over rehabilitated salt marsh.
The beach is… read more »
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Curry Hammock State Park // USA
Ebyabe Curry Hammock State Park is set in the heart of the Florida Keys just to the north east of Marathon. Given how developed neighbouring keys are it is somewhat of a surprise just how pristine and wild this stretch of the Keys is.
Centered on Little Claw Key the park occupies over 1,000 acres of woodland (hammocks), mangrove and most importantly,… read more »
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Maslin Beach // Australia
Michael Coghlan Forming part of suburban Adelaide, Maslin Beach (or Maslins) is located in the City of Onkaparinga local government area of the city. Most of the beach lies within a special recreation reserve. This incorporates the curving sand of the beach, together with the low grassy dunes and bare sedimentary cliffs which line it. Its southern end became Australia's first… read more »
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The Split - Caye Caulker // Belize
Göran Höglund (Kartläsarn) The Split, a channel created by a hurricane, is now a lively area for swimming, sunbathing, and socializing, with the Lazy Lizard bar at the heart of Caye Caulker's social scene. A favorite hangout for both locals and visitors alike, there are a host of water activities on offer. For those looking for something a little more relaxing there are plenty… read more »
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Baker Beach // USA
UltraView Admin Situated between San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge to the north, Baker Beach is a flat, wide expanse of golden sand approximately 800 metres in length.
In the city's Presidio area, its natural vistas are improved by views of the entirety of the Golden Gate Bridge on all but the foggiest of days. Within Golden Gate National Recreation Area,… read more »
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Pigeon Island // Sri Lanka
AntanO Pigeon Island is set in a marine national park just over a kilometre from the white sands of Nilaveli beach near Trincomalee. It actually consists of two islands; the imaginatively named Large Pigeon Island and Small Pigeon Island. There isn't very much to the smaller island and the coastline is mostly rocky.
The larger island is fringed by coral… read more »
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Hippie Hollow Beach // USA
LoneStarMike Hippie Hollow is the only legally recognized clothing-optional public beach in Texas and was originally known as McGregor Country Park. The word "beach" is somewhat misleading as it is really a lakeside park and access to the water involves scrambling over the smooth limestone rocks when the water level is low.
Located on the shores of Lake Travis, the park… read more »
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Loggas Beach // Greece
maczopikczu Loggas Beach sits in the far northwest of the island, approximately an hour's drive from Corfu Town. A sandy but narrow beach backed by almost sheer cliffs, reaching Loggas Beach requires following a steep path down from the top of these cliffs. That, together with the fact there are few activities or water sports available, and only a handful of… read more »
