Beaches

Find coastal destinations, islands, beach towns, and seaside escapes that fit the kind of trip you want to take.

9/9/20263 min read

Traveler with a backpack walking along a coastal path overlooking the ocean.
Traveler with a backpack walking along a coastal path overlooking the ocean.

Looking for the Right Beach Experience?

A beach trip can mean more than spending the day by the water. Explore beach destinations, things to do, and practical guides to help you find the experience that fits your trip.

Whether you already have a beach in mind or you’re looking for ideas, start with the experiences that sound right for your trip.

Explore Beach Experiences

Traveler relaxing on a quiet beach beside clear turquoise water.
Traveler relaxing on a quiet beach beside clear turquoise water.

Relax & Unwind

Island Escape

Adventure & Outdoors

Solo Traveler relaxing on a quiet beach beside clear turquoise water.
Solo Traveler relaxing on a quiet beach beside clear turquoise water.

Once you know how you're traveling, you can start making the decisions that shape the rest of your trip.

Quiet beaches, slower days, resorts, and time to recharge.

Islands where the coast and time by the water are at the center of the trip.

Beach destinations with surfing, snorkeling, hiking, water activities, and outdoor experiences.

Escape to an island where the water is never far away and beaches are part of everyday life, from small tropical islands to larger island destinations with plenty to explore.

Traveler enjoying an outdoor workout on a rocky coastline overlooking the water.
Traveler enjoying an outdoor workout on a rocky coastline overlooking the water.

Beach + City

Coastal cities where beach time comes with food, culture, shopping, and more to explore.

Traveler exploring a scenic harbor in a coastal town.
Traveler exploring a scenic harbor in a coastal town.
Solo Traveler overlooking a whitewashed coastal town and harbor.
Solo Traveler overlooking a whitewashed coastal town and harbor.

Culture + Coast

Places where beaches come with local food, history, traditions, and culture.

Relax & Unwind

Looking for a beach trip with more time to slow down? Explore destinations known for peaceful beaches, relaxing stays, and days that leave room to do less.

Island Escape

Want the feeling of getting away from it all? Discover islands where ocean views, beaches, and the rhythm of island life shape the experience from the moment you arrive.

Beach + City

Want beach time without giving up everything a city has to offer? Find coastal cities where you can spend time by the water and still be close to food, culture, shopping, and nightlife.

Adventure & Outdoors

Rather spend your beach trip doing something? Explore places where the coast opens the door to snorkeling, surfing, hiking, kayaking, and other ways to get outside.

Culture + Coast

Want to experience more than the shoreline? Discover coastal places where local food, history, traditions, and communities give you as much reason to explore as the beach itself.

Check the Conditions
Weather, tides, currents, seasonal conditions, and beach closures can affect when and where you go.

Know What to Bring
Sun protection, water, footwear, swim gear, and anything needed for the activities you have planned.

Know How You're Getting There
Some beaches are easy to reach on foot or public transportation; others may require a car, ferry, boat, or transfer.

Before You Head to the Beach

Beach conditions and what you'll need can vary from one destination to another. A little preparation can make the day easier.

Surfer preparing for a beach day with a surfboard beside her vehicle.
Surfer preparing for a beach day with a surfboard beside her vehicle.

Before You Head to the Beach

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