Apr 18
Turquoise Caribbean water, palm-covered islands, coral reefs, fishing communities, and stretches of sand that still feel remarkably removed from mass tourism make Nicaragua’s southern Caribbean coast one of the country’s most fascinating beach regions. Often referred to by its older acronym RAAS, the region encompasses some of Nicaragua’s most celebrated Caribbean destinations, including Big Corn …
Apr 14
A day at Perfect Day at CocoCay can be almost anything you want it to be. You can race down towering waterslides, float in an enormous freshwater pool, snorkel in turquoise Bahamian water, play beach volleyball, spend the afternoon beneath a palm tree, or upgrade to an adults-only beach club or an overwater cabana. Royal …
Apr 08
Venice Beach is one of those places that could only exist in Southern California. Wide Pacific sand, palm trees, surfers, skateboarders, outdoor bodybuilders, street performers, murals, colorful shops, bicycles, beach cafés, and an ever-changing collection of characters all come together along one of Los Angeles’ most famous stretches of coastline. Yet Venice is much more …
Apr 08
Cocoa Beach manages to combine two things that do not usually appear in the same vacation: classic Florida beach culture and rocket launches. Set along the Atlantic Ocean on Florida’s Space Coast, Cocoa Beach is known for surfing, broad sandy beaches, the historic Cocoa Beach Pier, the enormous Ron Jon Surf Shop flagship store, family-friendly …
Apr 08
Newport Beach combines many of the things people picture when they imagine the Southern California coast: wide sandy beaches, surfers riding Pacific waves, sailboats filling a sheltered harbor, oceanfront piers, waterfront restaurants, palm-lined streets, and sunsets that turn the horizon shades of orange and pink. But Newport Beach is more varied than its polished reputation …
Apr 08
Few places capture classic Southern California beach culture as completely as Huntington Beach. Surfers paddle into Pacific waves beside a landmark pier, cyclists cruise along the beachfront path, volleyball games fill the sand, dogs splash through the surf, and crowds gather each evening to watch another California sunset. Known as Surf City USA, Huntington Beach …
Apr 08
Laguna Beach feels less like one beach town and more like a collection of small coastal discoveries strung along one spectacular section of Southern California shoreline. Cliffs descend toward hidden coves, stairways lead from residential streets to tiny beaches, tide pools fill with marine life at low tide, and hillside trails reveal sweeping views of …
Apr 08
Daytona Beach has always done the Florida beach vacation a little differently. This is a place where cars have been driving across hard-packed sand for generations, race cars roar around one of the world’s most famous speedways, surfers paddle into Atlantic waves, and families wander between the beach, pier, arcades, and oceanfront attractions. The beach …
Apr 08
Long Beach is one of Southern California’s most versatile coastal cities. It has sandy beaches, a bustling harbor, palm-lined waterfront paths, historic ships, an enormous aquarium, picturesque canals, waterfront restaurants, whale-watching boats, and neighborhoods that range from lively downtown streets to relaxed seaside communities. Its most recognizable landmark is impossible to miss. The legendary Queen …
Apr 08
Virginia Beach is much bigger than its famous Boardwalk. Yes, the classic Oceanfront experience is here: a wide Atlantic beach, oceanfront hotels, cyclists cruising along a three-mile promenade, seafood restaurants, live entertainment, and the enormous King Neptune statue watching over the shoreline. But travel beyond the resort district and Virginia Beach reveals an entirely different …
