's Top 50+ Beaches

• Silver Sands State Park // USA

  

  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 »

• Anchor Bay // New Zealand

  

  North facing Anchor Bay lies approximately 1.5 hours north of Auckland in Tawharanui Regional Park. Found on a peninsula of land of the same name, it sits between Kawau Bay to the south and Omaha Beach to the north.

  One of Auckland's east coast beaches, grassy dunes shaded by pohutukawa trees slip down onto a wide expanse of pale sand… read more »

• Curry Hammock State Park // USA

  

  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 »

• Maslin Beach // Australia

  

  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 »

• The Split - Caye Caulker // Belize

  

  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 »

• Baker Beach // USA

  

  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 »

• Pigeon Island // Sri Lanka

  

  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 »

• Hippie Hollow Beach // USA

  

  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 »

• Singing Sands // Canada

  

  Imagine walking along the beach and hearing strange musical tones. You might think you're going a little crazy, but actually the Singing Sands are the source of this extraordinary phenomenon.

  The grains of sand actually squeak or "sing" when you drag your feet or rustle the sand with your hands. It's actually the high content of silica and quartz in the… read more »

• Fort Funston // USA

  

  The southernmost Pacific facing beach in San Francisco, Fort Funston Beach is included as part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Rather windy, especially on the top of the sandy bluffs that surround it, Fort Funston Beach has become a haven for hang gliders. They launch from a special ramp most frequently between March and October.

  The main downside… read more »

• Himarë Beach // Albania

  

  One of Albania's most picturesque and glamorous beaches, Himarë enjoys some of the country's best beach weather. All year round, the temperature is warm, the sun is shining, and the long stretches of soft white sand seemingly stretch on into eternity. There's a real sense of timeless beauty here with the sapphire sky, deep turquoise sea, and an unrivaled fun… read more »

• Gnejna Bay // Malta

  

  Tucked into the folds of Malta's northwest coast, Gnejna Bay Beach lies a little way south of Golden Bay. Having the same deep orange sand and clear blue waters, the beach is around 100 metres long and deep enough for a few rows of sun loungers – which can be rented alongside umbrellas.

  Much less visited by travellers than nearby… read more »

• Koggala Beach // Sri Lanka

  

  Koggala beach is another of Sri Lanka's great surfing beaches. Located on the south coast of Sri Lanka, not far from Unawatuna beach, this is beautiful stretch of pale golden sands that reaches into the clear blue waters of the Indian Ocean. With a backdrop of coconut palms and jungle vegetation it has a real feel of tropical paradise… read more »

• Wijaya Beach // Sri Lanka

  

  Wijaya Beach is located on the Galle Coast of Sri Lanka, not far from Unawatuna. The laid back nature of this place makes it a favorite among locals, tourists, and expats alike. And the beach won't disappoint with its clean, white-sand beach and backdrop of coconut palms leaning over the clear blue water.

  There is a coral reef that forms… read more »

• Pottuvil Point // Sri Lanka

  

  Pottuvil Beach is a favorite for surfers. Located just along from Sri Lanka's surfing Mecca of Arugam Beach, it is a place to sunbathe and relax on the long stretch of golden sand as you look out over the blue ocean waters. There are rocky formations towards the point itself, and the long sandy beach is wonderful for walking… read more »

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