{"id":22518,"date":"2018-07-10T22:00:13","date_gmt":"2018-07-10T22:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/?p=22518"},"modified":"2021-10-28T17:01:31","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T17:01:31","slug":"28-worlds-extraordinary-beaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/28-worlds-extraordinary-beaches\/","title":{"rendered":"28 of the world\u2019s most extraordinary beaches"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your salty skin after a dip in the sea, the warmth of the sand heated by the sun, and the sticky breeze tousling your hair\u2014it\u2019s practically in our DNA to be drawn to the seaside. Of course, almost any beach can captivate our senses, but then there are shorelines that are undeniably magical.<\/p>\n

With summer on the horizon, we set out on a quest to discover the best beaches around the world, the kind that leave you longing for sea shells and sunset strolls. With so many heavenly coastlines, it wasn\u2019t easy to narrow down the choices, but we picked beaches based on their quirky features, breathtakingly divine vistas, and memorable characteristics. We even polled 1,000 travelers to get their expertise on the incredible beaches they\u2019ve come across during their travels. You\u2019ll find that some of these coastlines have unconventional structures and colored sand, while others are the epitome of your own deserted island. Whether you\u2019re craving a secluded oasis or party hardy vibe, our list includes some of the top beaches to visit in the world.<\/p>\n

North America<\/span><\/h2>\n

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1. Black Sand Beach<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Prince William Sound, Alaska<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Black
Via Flickr\/Matt Zimmerman<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Kayak along the shores of Black Sand Beach, and you\u2019ll feel humbled as exquisite mountains and glaciers engulf your vision. As you embark on the black sand, search for chunks of icebergs that have drifted to shore and find a good spot to pitch a tent for the night.<\/p>\n

2. Shi Shi Beach and Point of Arche<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Clallam Bay, Washington<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"The
Via Stas Moroz\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A hike through rainforest and coastline will deliver you to the untamed shores of Shi Shi Beach, where gnarled driftwood and distant sea stacks give it wild appeal. Meander toward Point of Arches to see the rock formations up close and search for sea life among the tide pools.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Glass Beach<\/h3>\n

Fort Bragg, California<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Colorful
Via Wollertz\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It looks like confetti is strewn across the shores of Glass Beach, where the sand is a combination of pebbles and sea glass. The beach site was once a trash dump, and the glass bottles have since washed up in the form of countless colorful pieces. Enjoy, but don\u2019t take (it\u2019s illegal to remove any glass from the shore).<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0Assateague Island National Seashore<\/h3>\n

Assateague Island, Maryland<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Three
Via Jason Donnelly\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Seagulls and sandpipers aren\u2019t the only wildlife you\u2019ll see at this seaside escape\u2014the island is home to more than 300 wild ponies that roam freely on the 37 miles of beaches. If you\u2019re lucky enough to be graced by the presence of these majestic animals, admire from afar, and keep your distance.<\/p>\n

5. Venice Beach<\/h3>\n

Los Angeles, California<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Colorful
Via Flickr\/jondoeforty1<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Of the most unique beaches in the world, California\u2019s Venice Beach is a strong contender thanks to its quirky boardwalk scene, where you\u2019ll marvel at all walks of life, from bodybuilders and fortune tellers to break dancers and artists. Beyond the vibrant graffiti and skateboarding tricks lie the chilly Pacific Ocean and fiery sunset on the horizon.<\/p>\n

6. La Jolla Cove<\/h3>\n

La Jolla, California<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Brown
Via Daniel M. Silva\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Many travelers picked La Jolla Cove as a favorite beach\u2014one look over the rocky cliffs and into the azure water, and you too will see the allure. Above water, husky sea lions sun themselves on the rocks, while below the surface, the La Jolla Underwater Park is teeming with majestic sea life. Kayak above the blue water or venture down under with your scuba gear.<\/p>\n

7. Cocoa Beach<\/h3>\n

Cocoa Beach, Florida<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Space
Via Flickr\/Blake Parker<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cocoa Beach was a popular choice among travelers surveyed, and it\u2019s no surprise. Not only is this stretch one of Florida\u2019s coveted surf spots, but it\u2019s also one of the best places to watch rockets launch into space from the nearby Kennedy Space Center. Not many beaches can claim that spectacle!<\/p>\n

8. Venice Beach<\/h3>\n

Venice, Florida<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Colorful
Via Flickr\/jondoeforty1<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Proudly referred to as the Shark Tooth Capital of the World, Venice Beach\u2019s sandy shoreline is littered with fossilized shark teeth from millions of years ago. It\u2019s not uncommon for the lucky beachcomber to score a massive Megalodon tooth\u2014they\u2019re often bigger than your palm!<\/p>\n

9. South Beach<\/h3>\n

Miami, Florida<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Calm,
Via S.Borisov\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It\u2019s not just the sun and sand that make South Beach so hot. Known as one of the sexiest beaches on the planet, SoBe is famous for its party vibes, wild nightlife, and sizzling shoreline with white sand and turquoise waters.<\/p>\n

10. Bird Island Basin<\/h3>\n

Padre Island, Texas<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Group
Via Worldwinds Windsurfing\/Yelp<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Fall asleep to the lull of lapping waves when you camp on the serene shores of Bird Island Basin. This peaceful retreat has earned the reputation as one of the best flat water sailing sites in the nation, so don\u2019t forget your gear!<\/p>\n

11.\u00a0Pink Sands Beach<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Harbour Island, Bahamas<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Blue
Via Flickr\/Mike’s Birds<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Of all the unique beaches, Pink Sands Beach with its salmon-hued coast is extraordinary. The shells of red foraminifera, which are microscopic organisms, mix with pieces of coral to give the sand its peculiar blush-colored tint.<\/p>\n

12.\u00a0Bamboo Beach Club<\/h3>\n

Ocho Rios, Jamaica<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Via Flickr\/dubdem sound system<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The inviting water and swaying palm trees are enough to lure you to Bamboo Beach Club, but the cultural entertainment is what will have you sticking around for some rum punch and local jams. Formerly known as Reggae Beach, Bamboo Beach acts as a stage for local performers showcasing their music, dance, and acrobatic talents.<\/p>\n

13.\u00a0Tulum Beach<\/h3>\n

Tulum, Mexico<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"A
Via tommaso lizzul\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tulum Beach, with its ice-blue waters and powdery white sand, is wildly appealing, but its history makes it even more intriguing. The sandy stretch sits right at the base of the ancient Tulum Ruins\u2014tour the old Maya settlement and stand on the shores where Mayan ships once docked.<\/p>\n

14.\u00a0Hanauma Bay<\/h3>\n

East Honolulu, Hawaii<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Emerald
Via Shane Myers Photography\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Where can I find an amazing beach, you ask? Hanauma Bay! While the crescent-shaped coastline and turquoise water are undeniably beautiful, what makes this spot so special is that it\u2019s actually the floor of an ancient volcanic crater that collapsed thousands of years ago. Bring your snorkel gear to see what treasures exist below the sparkling crystal surface.<\/p>\n

15.\u00a0Mauna Kea Beach<\/h3>\n

Waimea, Hawaii<\/em> <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"A
Via Flickr\/apasciuto<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We trusted our survey participants to know about the most unique beaches to visit, and that\u2019s how we discovered the amazing Mauna Kea Beach. Also known as Kauna\u2019oa Beach, this coastline offers incredible opportunities to admire wildlife. Snorkel the coral reefs by day, and by night, look for the manta rays that search for plankton under the local hotel\u2019s floodlights.<\/p>\n

16.\u00a0Papak\u014dlea Beach<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ka<\/em><\/strong>\u02bb<\/em><\/strong>\u016b<\/em><\/strong>, Hawaii<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Mossy
Via Felix Nendzig\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It\u2019ll take a 2.5-mile hike to arrive at the unique green sands of Papak\u014dlea Beach, but the natural wonder is so worth the trek. The grass-like sand gets it color from olivine crystals that washed ashore from the eroding cinder cone off the coast.<\/p>\n

South America<\/span><\/h2>\n

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17.\u00a0Praia do Cassino Beach<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil<\/em> <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Long
Via Lisandro Luis Trarbach\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At Praia do Cassino Beach, you\u2019ll see nothing but miles of supreme sand and sea, as the \u201cGuinness Book of World Records\u201d dubbed this stretch the longest beach on the planet. Take a stroll along this sun-soaked coastline and you\u2019ll never run out of ocean vistas.<\/p>\n

Oceania<\/span><\/h2>\n

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18.\u00a0Hyams Beach<\/h3>\n

Shoalhaven, New South Wales<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Brown
Via Leah-Anne Thompson\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The sand at Hyams Beach is blindingly white as it shimmers and catches the light of the sun. Determined the whitest sand beach by the \u201cGuinness Book of World Records,\u201d this sugary oasis is a slice of paradise on the shores of Jervis Bay.<\/p>\n

19.\u00a0Brighton Beach<\/h3>\n

Melbourne, Victoria<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Brightly
Via Greg Brave\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On the shores of Brighton Beach, 82 uniquely painted bathing boxes stand in a row, harking back to Victorian times. The only thing to possibly outdo the colorful cabanas is the view of the Melbourne skyline shimmering in the distance.<\/p>\n

20.\u00a0Hot Water Beach<\/h3>\n

The Coromandel, New Zealand<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Young
Via Naruedom Yaempongsa\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hot Water Beach is your own spa retreat. When the tide is low, dig a hole in the sand near the water\u2019s edge, exposing volcanic-heated mineral water below the surface. Trust us, it feels divine when the chilly ocean water spills into your personal thermal bath!<\/p>\n

Asia<\/span><\/h2>\n

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21.\u00a0Hoshizuna-no-Hama<\/h3>\n

Okinawa, Japan<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Pathway,
Via motive56\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At first glance, Hoshizuna-no-Hama is a lovely coastal destination, but look a little closer and you\u2019ll see something extraordinary: the grains of sand are shaped like stars. The curious sand is actually the exoskeletons of Baculogypsina sphaerulata, single-celled organisms that have been stranded on the shore.<\/p>\n

22.\u00a0Phra Nang Beach<\/h3>\n

Krabi, Thailand<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"The
Via amnat30\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Arguably one of the best secluded beaches, Phra Nang Beach is a tropical oasis only accessible by longtail boat. After a dip in the crystal waters, venture to the caves to find a shrine dedicated to a mythical sea princess.<\/p>\n

Europe<\/span><\/h2>\n

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23. Black Diamond Beach<\/h3>\n

J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n Glacial Lagoon, Iceland <\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Chunks
Via bhide the scene\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Within the J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n Glacial Lagoon, you can\u2019t miss the magical Black Diamond Beach. Perhaps one of the top unique beaches on earth, it not only has black sand, but it\u2019s littered with chunks of ice broken off from the nearby Brei\u00f0amerkurj\u00f6kull glacier. The ancient ice sparkles and catches the sunlight against the black sand; a mystical scene to be sure.<\/p>\n

24.\u00a0Giant\u2019s Causeway<\/h3>\n

County Antrim, Northern Ireland<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Wet
Via Gigi Peis\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Roughly 40,000 basalt columns decorate Giant\u2019s Causeway, looking like perfectly placed hexagon-shaped stepping stones. Though an ancient volcanic eruption created the intricate patterns, legends say the Irish giant Fionn mac Cumhaill was responsible for the handiwork.<\/p>\n

25.\u00a0Barricane Beach<\/h3>\n

Devon, UK<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Large
Via Flickr\/Reading Tom<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The coast of North Devon is perhaps an unlikely place to see tropical sea shells, but it\u2019s along Barricane Beach where you\u2019ll find cowries on the shore, swept all the way from the Caribbean. When you\u2019re not combing for exotic shells, search for fossils in the morte slate rocks.<\/p>\n

26.\u00a0Praia da Falesia<\/h3>\n

Algarve, Portugal<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Beach
Via saiko3p\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The vibrant beachscape of Praia da Falesia is one you\u2019ll remember forever. Here the sea cliffs are dramatic shades of red and orange, laden with lush, green pine trees, complementing the azure waters of the Atlantic Ocean.<\/p>\n

27.\u00a0Riviera Dei Ciclopi<\/h3>\n

Catania, Sicily<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Three
Via silky\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Black pillars of solidified lava jut out from the ground along the coast of the Cyclops Riviera, giving way to stories of mythical proportions. Some say the angry cyclops Polyphemus threw the stones into the sea after Odysseus blinded him, while others believe he killed Acis with one of the boulders in a jealous fit of rage.<\/p>\n

Africa<\/span><\/h2>\n

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28.\u00a0Boulders Beach<\/h3>\n

Simon\u2019s Town, Cape Town<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Big
Via David Varga\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As soon as your feet touch the sand at Boulders Beach, you\u2019ll realize how the cove got its name. While the huge rock formations on the shore are undoubtedly magnificent, the local colony of waddling African penguins are what really steal the show.<\/p>\n

What are the most exotic beaches you\u2019ve explored?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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