Destinations Discover the very best beach destinations worldwide, vetted by our travel writers Search Results Browse by region Africa & Middle East Asia Caribbean Central & South America Europe North America Africa & Middle East Egypt Towering pyramids, bustling bazaars & Red Sea shores South Africa Rolling vineyards, wild ocean surf & red-dusted safari plains Asia Bali Surf breaks, rice paddies & temple views Goa Golden beaches, coconut palms & seafood grills Japan Sacred islands, seaside hot springs & fresh sashimi Sri Lanka Golden beaches, misty highlands & ancient temples Thailand Island hopping, turquoise bays & golden temples Caribbean Aruba Trade winds, white sand & crystal-clear water Barbados Rum, surf & unlimited sunshine Cayman Islands Three dynamic islands & world-class diving Cozumel Mesmerizing beauty above & below the surface Curaçao Trade winds, white sand & crystal-clear water Dominica Rainforest hikes, hot springs & hidden beaches Dominican Republic Coconut palms, turquoise tides & island rhythms Jamaica Tropical paradise and island vibes Puerto Rico Lush rainforests, cobblestone streets & sun-drenched beaches Punta Cana Powder-soft sands, coconut groves & coral reefs Saint Lucia Twin peaks, turquoise bays & sunset sails St. Kitts & Nevis Twin islands, emerald rainforests & secluded sands St. Maarten/St. Martin Powdery white sand, pink-tinted shores & plane-watching paradise The Bahamas Conch fritters, coral reefs & island hopping The Caribbean Palm-fringed beaches, steel drums & island sunshine Trinidad & Tobago Calypso coastlines, emerald hills & Caribbean soul Turks & Caicos Powdery sand, turquoise water & sunset sails US Virgin Islands Turquoise bays and white-sand beaches Central & South America Bahia Afro-Brazilian culture, crystalline shores & spicy seafood stews Brazil Samba beats, golden sand & caipirinha sunsets Costa Rica Palm-fringed beaches, wild waves & Pura Vida vibes Guatemala Jade mountains, cobbled plazas & crater-blue waters South America Emerald rainforests, colonial plazas & coastal hideaways Europe Albania Turquoise coves, mountain cliffs & untouched shores Algarve Golden cliffs, tiled lanes & seaside towns Amalfi Coast Cliffside villages, lemon groves & Mediterranean views Barcelona Golden sand, Gaudí views & sunset siestas Canary Islands Volcanic landscapes, year-round warm climate & black sand beaches Cinque Terre Cliffside trails, pastel towns & Riviera breeze Cornwall and Devon, UK Wild Atlantic cliffs, hidden coves & storybook seaside villages Costa da Caparica Atlantic swells, sandy stretches & windswept dunes Costa Rica Palm-fringed beaches, wild waves & Pura Vida vibes Crete Secluded bays, Byzantine charm & endless blue Croatia Hidden coves, ancient walls & Adriatic breeze France Charming villages, vineyard views & seaside strolls Georgia, USA Golden Isles beaches, maritime forests & wild Atlantic shores Goa Golden beaches, coconut palms & seafood grills Greece Whitewashed villages, blue domes & Aegean views Ireland Emerald hills, rugged cliffs & storybook villages Italy Cliffside villages, pebbled coves & La Dolce Vita Malaysia Emerald seas, jungle-draped cliffs & hidden beaches Malta Historic harbors, golden cliffs & Mediterranean charm Naples Seaside views, ancient streets & Neapolitan charm Northern England Wind-lashed cliffs, wild moorlands & storybook shores Portugal Golden cliffs, cliffside walks & pastel de nata Rhodes UNESCO old town, windswept coastlines & taverna culture Santorini White domes, volcanic beaches & caldera views Sardinia Emerald waters, granite cliffs & coastal villages Sicily Seaside villages, azure seas & warm island breeze South of France Pebbled coves, pastel towns & café terraces Spain Island escapes, surf breaks & seaside fiestas Turkey Turquoise coastlines, ancient ruins & Aegean breeze Valencia Home to paella, Las Fallas & endless sunshine. North America Baja California Sur Copper canyons, Pacific swells & fishing villages California Palm trees, golden beaches & California cool Canada Lighthouses, lobster rolls & endless wilderness Cancún Coastal Beauty Without Compromise on Culture Corpus Christi Sandy shores, harbor lights & barrier islands Florida Flip-flops, beach days & pastel sunsets Hawaii Surf breaks, black sand & aloha vibes Kauai Colorful gardens, idyllic beaches & soaring sea cliffs laced with… Los Cabos Sea arches, golden shores & ocean blues Mexico Mayan ruins, turquoise seas & fresh guac Miami Art deco glamour, oceanfront energy & endless golden shores Playa del Carmen A trendy beach-side getaway Puerto Vallarta Cobblestone streets, golden beaches & sunset strolls Quintana Roo Turquoise waters, ancient ruins & Caribbean shores San Diego Surf breaks, cliffside strolls & SoCal cool Sarasota White sand and vacation vibes year-round Texas Gulf breezes, historic towns & cowboy charm United States Surf towns, sandy trails & coastal classics