North America's Top 50+ Beaches
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Ha'ena Beach // USA
Christopher Michel After suffering historic floods in 2018, the highway access to Ha'ena Beach on North Shore Kauai reopened with new restrictions of just 900 visitors per day. This is intended to preserve the pristine natural beauty of this fragile and popular beach. You need to reserve your spot online up to 14 days ahead, pay for parking (currently $5 in 2023)… read more »
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Kalihiwai Beach // USA
Kyle Pearce Kalihiwai Beach is a North Shore beauty with a crescent-shaped sandy beach edged with ironwood trees. Even before you reach the beach it will entrance you with views from the scenic highway revealing idyllic green-clad cliffs and ocean vistas. The stunning setting and easy access to this drive-up beach make it a popular spot for barefoot weddings.
The western edge of… read more »
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Playa de Siboney // The Caribbean
Christian Pirkl A mix of sand and stones, Playa de Siboney is known for its relaxed laid-back atmosphere. Located to the east of Santiago de Cuba on the island's southern coastline, it sits in a small inlet in the coast close to the Museo Granjita de Siboney.
Arching around its Caribbean waters for around 100 yards, it is bookended by sea walls, although… read more »
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Playa Rancho Luna // The Caribbean
© Jan Pešula Close to Cienfuegos, Playa Rancho Luna is widely held to be one of Cuba’s most attractive beaches, with its popularity rocketing as a result. Here, soft fine sand meets the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, while lush indigenous vegetation lines its edges including several tall palms. Additional shade comes in the form of semi-permanent thatched umbrellas.
Playa Rancho Luna has long… read more »
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Playa Manglito // The Caribbean
Paul Postiaux Located on Cuba's north coast, Playa Manglito lies on the border between the provinces of Camaguey and La Tunas. It is a narrow ribbon of sand met by shallows which continue for some distance out to sea, the waters held back by offshore sandbanks and reefs.
Its structure makes Playa Manglito perfect for paddling in with children, as well as snorkelling… read more »
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Playa Santa Maria // The Caribbean
Alexander Berezhnoy Playa Santa Maria sits at the end of the road from Camaguey. Situated within an area rich in mangrove deltas, it has become a haven for Cuba's endemic birdlife.
Beachgoers are generally impressed by what they find at Playa Santa Maria, which comprises light-coloured sand drifting down to stone-free shallows which sparkle in the sunlight. However, largely occupied by beachfront properties,… read more »
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Playa Guardalavaca // The Caribbean
J J Merelo Sitting on the western edge of the resort town of Guardalavaca, Playa Guardalavaca is located on the island's northern coast approximately 30 miles from the city of Holguin. It is a busy beach predominantly used by those staying in the town's range of accommodation options.
First-time visitors will discover a good number of sun loungers and umbrellas for rent, with the… read more »
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Hāmoa Beach // USA
Navin75 Hamoa Beach is a beautiful crescent of silky smooth sand not far from the eastern tip of Maui. It is backed by tropical greenery, low cliffs and Hala trees which provide some welcome shade. The beach is about 1,000 feet long and 100 feet wide when the tide is low. This is plenty big enough as the beach never really… read more »
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Cape Florida State Park // USA
Tamanoeconomico Cape Florida beach is set within the greenery of Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park and has perfect white sand which stretches along the Atlantic coast. The waters here are warm, and this beach has often been listed as one of the top 10 beaches in America. You will have just over a mile of beach that is open for… read more »
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Rockaway Beach // USA
Shinya Suzuki Long Island's Rockaway Beach stretches along the Jamaica Bay oceanfront a short distance from the take offs and landings of JFK Airport. Forming the southernmost parts of the Borough of Queens, it holds the record for being the largest urban beach in the United States.
Sometimes called the 'Irish Riviera' because of the number of residents in the neighbourhood with ancestors… read more »
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Honokalani Beach // USA
Nick Doty A black sand beach on Keawaiki Bay, Honokalani Beach is located within Waianapanapa State Park and has views towards a sea arch. Considered sacred to the people of Hawaii, Waianapanapa means 'glistening water' and its waters certainly create a powerful contrast of colours between the black rocks and foliage which surround Honokalani Beach on all sides.
Rip currents and a steep… read more »
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Anini Beach // USA
SNORKELINGDIVES.COM Anini Beach is an idyllic spot between Kilauea and Princeville on the island's beautiful north coast. The scenic drive is reason enough to visit this breathtakingly beautiful beach as the road follows the contours of the coastline delivering spectacular views at every twist and turn.
Anini Beach is the quintessential desert island hideaway with pristine sands and calm clear waters… read more »
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Cherry Grove Beach // USA
Rain0975 Cherry Grove Beach is a small stretch of sandy beach between North Myrtle beach and Little River on the North / South Carolina. It has a rich history of local landmarks and there is plenty to do on and around the beach. If you want to enjoy fishing or golf, you will fit right in because they are very popular… read more »
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Veterans Park Beach // USA
William DeSousa-Mauk One of Cape Cod's prettiest beaches near Hyannis, Veterans Park Beach has excellent facilities and delightful views across Lewis Bay.
Ideal for families, there's a playground, BBQ grills, disabled facilities, benches, bike racks, showers, lifeguards, restrooms…in fact everything you need for a full day's activities. There is also plenty of parking in the area for a fee.
The beach is moderately busy… read more »
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Plymouth Beach // USA
Davies Located in iconic Cape Cod Bay, Plymouth Beach stretches for 3 sandy miles along a narrow barrier island with water on either side. The barrier island protects Plymouth Harbor from the open ocean waves.
It gets its name from the nearby town of Plymouth and Plymouth Rock. It was an early settler area for the Mayflower pilgrims who named it after… read more »
