Explore our collection of 179 beaches articles, featuring expert guides, insider tips, and unforgettable experiences.
Living in Madison, I've come to appreciate the quiet majesty of Midwestern lakes—bodies of water that mirror the night sky with surprising clarity. Plymouth, Minnesota, just west of Minneapolis, offers...
Last summer, while documenting maritime folklore along the Chesapeake Bay, I stumbled upon something unexpected: Norfolk has beaches that rival the crowded tourist spots, but with a fraction of the...
When I tell people I'm hunting for beaches in Dallas, I usually get a confused look—we're hundreds of miles from the Gulf! But here's what I've learned managing restaurants and...
The first time I dipped my toes into the crystalline waters of Anthony Quinn Bay, I understood why this Greek island has captivated travelers for millennia. Rhodes isn't just about...
Living in Philadelphia, I've learned that some of the best beach escapes are hiding in plain sight. Pike Creek, Delaware might not be on your radar as a beach destination,...
Let me tell you about the Alabama coast that most people drive right past on their way to Florida. While recording ambient sounds for a coastal documentary last summer, I...
Here's something most travelers miss about Port St. Lucie: while everyone rushes to the crowded shores of Miami or Fort Lauderdale, this Treasure Coast gem offers some of Florida's most...
When I first moved to Charlotte, I thought I'd left desert beaches behind forever. But here's the thing about Utah that surprised me during my sound engineering days recording in...
Living in St. Petersburg has taught me that the best beach experiences rarely happen where the crowds gather. During my recent weekend exploring Virginia Beach with friends from Milan, I...
I've installed HVAC systems in five-star resorts across three continents, but nothing prepared me for the raw, untouched beauty of Raja Ampat. This remote Indonesian archipelago isn't just another beach...
Tamarindo's main beach gets all the attention, but the real magic lies in the hidden coves scattered along this stretch of Pacific coastline. Having spent three research seasons here studying...
When most people think of Green Bay, Wisconsin, they picture Lambeau Field and cheese curds—not pristine beaches. But here's what surprised me during my recent weekend exploring this underrated corner...
I've chased waves across five continents, but sometimes the most refreshing discoveries happen in your own backyard. Last month, while visiting family in the South, I stumbled upon Alabama's best-kept...
There's something magical about the sound of water lapping against the shore – that gentle rhythm that simultaneously soothes and energizes. Living in the South means embracing hot, sticky summers,...
The sound of waves crashing against pristine shores with not a tourist in sight. That's the promise of Piura, Peru's best-kept coastal secret that I discovered last summer. While travelers...
Growing up with one foot in Milan, Lake Como was my childhood playground—a glistening sapphire nestled among emerald mountains. While most visitors flock to the grand villas and popular lidos,...
G'day from Down Under, where the subtropical climate of Queensland's coastline reminds me strangely of both my father's research sites in Costa Rica and my mother's beloved Irish shores—albeit significantly...
Growing up between Milan's sophistication and Florida's coastal playgrounds, I've developed a particular appreciation for unexpected waterfront escapes. While O'Fallon, Missouri might not conjure immediate images of beach getaways, this...
Standing at the edge of Anse Source d'Argent, watching tourists jockey for the perfect Instagram shot against those iconic granite boulders, I couldn't help but smile. Not because I was...
The first time I visited Sydney, I did what every tourist does – made a beeline for Bondi Beach. Don't get me wrong, it's iconic for a reason, with that...
