North America's Top 50+ Beaches
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Black Sands Beach // USA
Ryan Devenish Backed by steep grassy cliffs and is studded with occasional large boulders, Black Sands Beach has a length of approximately 800 metres. A short drive west of the Golden Gate Bridge, it sits between Point Diablo Light and Point Bonita Lighthouse in Bonita Cove.
Facing broadly south, it's well worth tackling the dirt path that leads to Black Sands Beach. Not… read more »
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Scarborough State Beach // USA
Wheeler Cowperthwaite The sands of Scarborough State Beach sit beside the slightest indentation of Rhode Island's Atlantic Ocean coast that it's difficult to even call it a bay. Running almost perfectly straight for the majority of its half-mile plus length, the beach is sometimes divided into north and south sections, the latter being a 1980s extension of the original beach dating from… read more »
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Narragansett Town Beach // USA
dee & tula monstah Narragansett Town Beach sits on the eastern side of Narragansett, and is split between a section of public beach and a privately-owned section. The public beach stretches for around half a mile at the southern end of Narragansett Town Beach. This is known as the rockiest area of the beach, although there is still ample sand.
A relatively undeveloped stretch of… read more »
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Goddard Memorial State Park Beach // USA
Joe Bar Goddard Memorial State Park Beach sits on the northern side of the club-shaped peninsula pushing into Greenwich Bay from the south. This sand beach is widest at its midpoint, where there's parking and public access, before narrowing to either side.
Backed by dense woodland, Goddard Memorial State Park Beach has a total length of a little over half a mile. Well-known… read more »
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Tropic of Cancer Beach // The Caribbean
Anthony Quintano Also known as Pelican Beach, Tropic of Cancer Beach is one of the most pristine and beautiful beaches in the Bahamas. Located on the island of Little Exuma, this long stretch of powder white sand meets the clear turquoise of the Caribbean Sea, creating a peaceful and untouched paradise.
The beach gets its name from the Tropic of Cancer, the… read more »
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Cabbage Beach // The Caribbean
Laila Goubran Cabbage Beach, on the aptly named Paradise Island, is one of the most popular and accessible beaches in the Bahamas, known for its long stretch of soft white sand and crystal-clear turquoise water. Just a short distance from Nassau, this beach attracts plenty of visitors seeking the archetypal Bahamian beach.
The water here is warm and inviting, with gentle waves… read more »
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Gaulding Cay Beach // The Caribbean
Gaulding Cay Beach on Great Exuma is a quiet and picturesque spot known for its soft powder-white sand and shallow, crystal-clear water. Located towards the northern end of the island, around 3 miles from Gregory Town, this beach is ideal for swimming, snorkelling, and relaxing away from crowds. The name of the beach comes from the small offshore cay which… read more »
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Lighthouse Beach // The Caribbean
Shaina Sawyer Lighthouse Beach in Eleuthera is one of the most scenic and secluded beaches in the Bahamas. Located at the southern tip of the island, it features clear turquoise water, dramatic limestone cliffs and soft, pink-tinged sand. It is said by some that the sand here is actually pinker than the Bahamas official Pink Sand beach on Harbour Island!
Lighthouse… read more »
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Donkey Beach // USA
Donkey Beach, also known as Paliku Beach, is a relatively secluded beach on the east coast of Kauai. A stretch of unspoilt golden sand backed by fields and a few trees this is a lovely spot to throw down a towel and soak up the tropical sun.
The beach here isn't the best for swimming and snorkeling though as the waves… read more »
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Holden Beach // USA
5chw4r7z Holden Beach lies at the eastern end of a long thin barrier island separated from the mainland by the Intracoastal Waterway. Easily reached by car, Holden Beach has been voted one of the best family beaches anywhere in the US.
Its soft sands are a great space for having some fun in the sun, while its Atlantic waves are perfect for… read more »
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North Topsail Shores // USA
© VisitNC.com North Topsail Shores, located on the north-western end of Topsail Island, is a relatively quiet and unspoiled stretch of beach. With its soft golden sand, rolling dunes, and clear blue waters, it is a perfect destination for those looking to escape the busier beaches further south.
The waters off North Topsail are generally excellent for swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding, with… read more »
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Asilomar State Beach // USA
Maxwell Pearl Asilomar State Beach is a beautiful stretch of golden sand located on California's Monterey Peninsula. It is a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, surfing, and tidepooling. The beach is also home to the Asilomar Conference Grounds, a historic resort and conference center.
The one-mile long beach that is made up of both sandy areas and rocky coves and forms part of the… read more »
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Nantasket Beach // USA
Rob McCready Nantasket Beach lines the coast of Hull town in the greater Boston area. At high tide, it takes the form of a relatively narrow but long stretch of fine greyish sand running for around four kilometres. The low tide reveals an expansive area of rock pools. When walking along the water line, visitors should watch out for large pebbles, which… read more »
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Pololu Beach // USA
Jeff Set on a remote stretch of coast near the northern tip of the Big Island is the pristine black sand Pololu beach. Only accessible by driving to the end of Highway 270 and then walking the remaining quarter mile, this spot has something of a primeval feel to it - definitely a bit Jurassic Park.
Pololu Beach lies at the foot… read more »
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Mahai'ula Beach // USA
dronepicr Set within Kekaha Kai State Park, Mahai'ula Beach is the most southerly of three beautiful white sand beaches. It is also usually the quietest, although part of the reason for this is that the road down to the beach is really bad.
The crescent of sand at Mahai'ula is backed with plenty of shade from the ironwood trees and clumps of coconut palms. Set… read more »
