Cabo San Lucas, Mexico is well-known for its desert landscapes and scenic attractions, such as its most famous destination, Los Arcos. With such marvelous scenery comes a busy touristic atmosphere that tends to keep the main beaches as Playa Medano packed with people. Playa Pedregal on the other hand is a sweet breath of fresh air and is typically far less busy than the other beaches in Cabo San Lucas.
Playa Alika is located along a beautiful stretch of Baja California coastline on the outskirts of La Paz, Mexico. It is situated along the northern part of the city’s Malecon and directly next to Marina Palmyra on Highway 11 Carr Escenica. This beach features no amenities but is a great place to launch a kayak, paddleboard, or go snorkeling in the beautiful blue waters of the Sea of Cortez, teeming with tropical marine life.
Situated along the spectacular shores of Los Cabos, Mexico is the idyllic stretch of white sand called Playa Cabo Bello. This beach is located just a few minutes from Cabo San Lucas and around 30 minutes from San Jose Del Cabo. The private community of Cabo Bello provides easy access to the beach and there is a public road called El Medano Ejidal that can take visitors there as well.
Copper’s Beach is a beautiful slice of Kootenay heaven situated in the former mining village of Silverton, British Columbia. The beach lies on the shores of picture-perfect Slocan Lake and has gorgeous views looking toward New Denver and the surrounding mountains.
Situated in British Columbia along the shores of picturesque Upper Arrow Lakes lies the Arrow Lake Provincial Park - Shelter Bay Site. The park sits right next to the Shelter Bay ferry terminal and is located around 50 km south of Revelstoke. Shelter Bay is a popular camping getaway, especially for fishermen as there is a convenient boat launch on site
Grindrod Park is a beach access point that is located in the North Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, Canada. The park is situated next to a bridge in the downtown area of Grindrod, a small village of around 1,450 people. The park features access to the Shuswap River and has amenities like a playground, and a picnic area. In the summer months, the lower water levels reveal a fantastic sandbar and perfect spots to launch kayaks and canoes.
Relax and enjoy the tranquility of British Columbia’s gorgeous Slocan Lake by adding Slip Day Park to your travel itinerary. it is located in the former mining community of Silverton, one of three small communities in the area, the other two being New Denver and Slocan. This day park offers a great place to relax and watch the sunset after a long day hiking in the adventure=filled mountain ranges of the West Kootenays.
To truly enjoy the beautiful Columbia River in all its glory, one must add Gyro Park Beach to their Kootenay itinerary. This idyllic riverfront park is situated in the small city of Trail, British Columbia, Canada. The park provides visitors with access to a stunning white sand beach and in the late summer, beachgoers can explore the rock pools left over by the river’s receding water levels.
To enjoy a wonderful vacation at Christina Lake, one of Canada’s warmest lakes, you must add Gladstone Provincial Park to your West Kootenay, BC itinerary. Neck and neck with Osoyoos Lake for warmest in the water in the country, Christina Lake holds its own and is said to lie on a fault line and have hot springs bubbling into it. This brings the water temperatures up to a steamy 22 Celsius (73 Fahrenheit) during the summer months.
Though relatively unknown, Boothman’s Oxbow Provincial Park is certainly an attraction that is well worth adding to your West Kootenay bucket list. The park is situated east of Grand Forks, British Columbia along a section of the beautiful Kettle River.
An incredibly remote destination that very few visitors to the Okanagan Valley will ever see, Greenbush Lake offers truly a solitude-filled getaway tucked into the Monashee Mountains of British Columbia. The Greenbush Lake Protected Area is 2820 hectares and was created to preserve an important grizzly bear and mountain caribou territory and breeding grounds
To fully take in the beauty of Skaha Lake, one must visit lovely Sudbury Beach Park. Located in the city of Penticton, British Columbia, this local gem is perfect for day use and has a beautiful red sand beach.
To enjoy the peace, quiet, and beauty of the Shuswap region, one must stop for a day at the beach at Welch Road Lake Access. The beach is located on Welch Road just off Squilax-Anglemont Road in the idyllic beach community of Magna Bay, British Columbia.
Playa Paredon is one of Jalisco, Mexico’s most spectacular beaches and is by far the most private and secluded beach in Puerto Vallarta. It is well off the beaten path and can only be accessed by foot from Playa Las Gemelas or by boat. Walking there requires scaling over large boulders. That being said it is still well worth visiting and is a must-see for adventure enthusiasts visiting Puerto Vallarta.
Playa Garza Blanca is a beach that is located just south of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and is one of the most beautiful beaches in the state of Jalisco. This beach is popular with the locals, as reaching it requires having or taking some form of transportation.
Bacalar Lagoon (Laguna de Bacalar) is a 42 km (26 mi) long freshwater lake that is located in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico near the border of Belize. The lake is fairly narrow being less than 2 km (1.2 mi) at its widest point. It is the largest lake in the Yucatan Peninsula and one of the largest in Mexico.
Playa Punta Esmeralda is a uniquely beautiful beach that is situated on the shores of Playa del Carmen, Mexico. It is one of Quintana Roo’s most interesting beaches as it features a swimmable freshwater lagoon and magical little turquoise blue cenote called, Cenote Punta Esmeralda.
Playa Santa Fe is a beautiful stretch of beach that is situated right next to the world-famous Tulum Archaeological Zone in Quintana Roo, Mexico. The beach has easy public access and entering the beach is completely free
Playa Conchas Chinas is, hands down, one of the most amazing and beautiful beaches in Puerto Vallarta and possibly the entire state of Jalisco, Mexico. This unparalleled beauty is due to the dramatic landscapes and environments that surround this one-of-a-kind stretch of sand.
