All in Beach
Natural Bridges State Beach is a 65-acre park in Santa Cruz, California is a wonderful example of how Mother Nature can manipulate even the largest of stones. The cove and beach provide a great place for wildlife lovers to spot many different types of birds, seals, otters, and even whales gracefully swimming by. There is also a trail to get some better vantage points and explore the tidepools, where you can see all kinds of ocean life like sea stars, crabs, and other interesting sea creatures.
Choose one of the many hiking trails within Santa Barbara Shores County Park, California, and explore the incredible sandy beaches or the eucalyptus forest where thousands of butterflies congregate. Santa Barbara Shores Park is not actually located in Santa Barbara but is instead located in the neighboring community of Goleta, California.
Sandy Dune is an interesting attraction along the Pacific Coast Highway in the Malibu area of California. It is essentially a build-up of beautiful powdery sand that has been carried by the wind up from the ocean below and pushed up against a mountainside. it is definitely not a main attraction of Malibu by any standards but it is a fun place to stop and hike up for some great photography looking out into the pacific ocean near Point Mugu.
Fort Ord Dunes State Park is a unique state park consisting of massive sand dunes that are situated in Monterey Bay, California. The park features remnants of the now-closed Fort Ord, which was a United States military installation. This state encompasses approximately 837 acres of land and includes four miles of windswept beaches and dunes.
Carmel Beach, California has incredible sugary white sand and an idyllic backdrop of windswept trees and whimsical fantasy-styled cottages that are typical of Carmel-by-the-Sea. This beach is the perfect spot to relax, have a family picnic, and watch the gorgeous turquoise waves crashing in a fantastic natural rhythm.
Carmel River State Beach is a gorgeous white sand beach located in the whimsical village of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. The park features the aptly named Carmel River Lagoon and Wetlands Natural Preserve and is the outflow point of the Carmel River. The lagoon is an incredible wildlife watching area and has many species of birds.
Ambleside Park features a gorgeous sandy beach in West Vancouver and a walking trail that connects to the other beaches along the West Vancouver Centennial Seawalk. Ambleside Park is a great place to spend a summer day picnicking with the family and watching the wildlife swim by, such as the harbor seals, which are common in Vancouver’s bays.
West Vancouver Centennial Seawalk is popular 1.7-km walking and biking trail that takes you alongside picturesque beaches and provides spectacular views looking out at the Burrard Inlet. The Centennial Seawalk provides visitors with the perfect spot to stop at one of the many benches and watch the summer sunset.
Jericho Beach is located west of the Kitsilano neighborhood in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of Jericho Beach Park, which is a popular attraction in the city of Vancouver and features food concessions, a soccer field, a baseball field, tennis courts, picnic tables, public washrooms, beach volleyball nets, as well as a peaceful pond for bird and wildlife watching.
Formally known as Lake Okanagan Resort, the Okanagan Beach Club features 300 acres of Okanagan wilderness which has been set aside to create a wonderful vacation destination. Lake Okanagan Resort is perfectly tucked into the lush forests of the Okanagan Lake’s, Westside Road, and only 20 minutes away from the gorgeous city of Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.
The Ilocos region in the Philippines includes the two provinces of Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur. Perhaps the most beautiful and relatively untouched destination in Ilocos Norte is Pagudpud. The area known as Pagudpud is a gorgeous place that is rich in thick jungle wilderness, magical white sand beaches, and friendly locals. One beach that has caught the attention of adventure seekers, backpackers, and people who just want a relaxing holiday is the incredible Saud Beach
Leo Carrillo State Park in Malibu, California is an incredibly beautiful park situated along dramatic coastlines packed with gorgeous sandy beaches and rocky bluffs. The state park includes a public campground that has 135 campsites for tents, trailers, and RVs and is perfectly located just across the highway from the beach.
Embraced by the Pacific on three sides, the Monterey Peninsula in California offers windswept beaches, rocky coves, great seafood restaurants, fascinating historical sites, and of course the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium. The aquarium itself has a ton of neat things to see for the whole family, such as the jellyfish exhibit or the ceiling aquarium full of silvery sardines.
Platja de Formentor is a gorgeous strip of beach with lovely fine white sand. It is located along the edge of the majestic Formentor Peninsula on the island of Mallorca, Spain. The beach is surrounded by a beautiful wilderness area full of pine trees and also has goats that you’ll see almost everywhere on the island. The water is crystal clear blue is very clean and the weather is gorgeous year-round. The beach is picture perfect and has some of the most beautiful scenery that the world has to offer.
I want to start by saying that Belize is an absolutely incredible country, which is full of unique and interesting sites and attractions, but none has captured our thoughts like Secret Beach. We found out about Secret Beach by looking at a map and checking for new places that we could explore with our golf cart rental. For those who don’t know golf carts and bicycles are the two main modes of transportation on the island, which definitely helps maintain the relaxed vibes.
Cala Sant Vicenc, Spain is a quaint seaside village, that is beautifully tucked into in the vast Serra de Tramuntana mountain range, offering up the scenery that is difficult to rival. Dramatic cliffs, azure water, and fascinating history going back nearly 4000 years make Cala Sant Vicenc an ideal destination for your Majorca travel itinerary. The village has plenty of restaurant and hotel options as well as several beaches to sit and relax for the day. There is also an abundant amount of hiking to be done around the village, as well as several interesting prehistoric caves that are free to explore.
Located just three kilometers south of the town of El Nido, Palawan, Las Cabanas makes for the perfect departure point for many island hopping activities. The property itself is smack dab in the middle of some of the most picturesque scenery in the Philippines and the entire world. It has five total cottages which are tastefully furnished and equipped with modern amenities to ensure a great stay. Sweeping views of the beach and Bacuit Bay can be seen from anywhere on the property and it boasts incredible sunsets on a nightly basis.
Located in San Vicente, the quieter, but equally beautiful sibling of the El Nido, Sunset Beach Resort is a nice break from the usual busy tourist areas of Palawan, Philippines. With breathtaking views looking out over Macatumbalen Beach and the South China Sea, Sunset Beach Resort lives up to its name on a daily basis by providing jaw-dropping sunsets overlooking the bay and its many islands.
Daluyon Beach and Mountain Resort is an incredible hotel located on the edge of a thick jungle wilderness area of Palawan, Philippines, also known as “the last frontier of the Philippines”. It is the prime jump-off point to visit the popular and renowned Puerto Princesa Subterranean River, which is one of the largest, most amazing rivers of its kind in the world and has been named one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.
