Beaches & Coastal Areas

Cities with standout beaches & coastal areas, ranked by depth of coverage

Greece 3 cities

Santorini
Santorini
4 picks · Red Beach (Kokkini Paralia), Kamari Beach, Perissa Beach
Corfu
Corfu
4 picks · Paleokastritsa Beach, Glyfada Beach, Kanoni & Mouse Island
Heraklion
Heraklion
2 picks · Agia Pelagia Beach, Matala Beach

United States 3 cities

Los Angeles
Los Angeles
4 picks · Venice Beach, Santa Monica Beach, Malibu Beaches
Miami
Miami
4 picks · South Beach, Miami Beach Boardwalk, Bayside Marketplace
Honolulu
Honolulu
4 picks · Waikiki Beach, Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, Lanikai Beach

Cyprus 2 cities

Larnaca
Larnaca
5 picks · Finikoudes Beach & Promenade, Larnaca Salt Lake, Zenobia Wreck Diving Site
Paphos
Paphos
5 picks · Coral Bay Beach, Kato Paphos Beach & Waterfront, Lara Beach & Turtle Reserve

Egypt 2 cities

Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh
10 picks · Naama Bay Beach, Ras Um Sid Beach, Ras Mohammed National Park
Hurghada
Hurghada
9 picks · Giftun Islands, Hurghada Marine National Park, Red Sea Reef Snorkeling Tour

France 2 cities

Brest
3 picks · Penfeld River & Footbridge (Pont de Recouvrance), Brest Harbor Cruises, Quay of Colbert (Quai de Colbert)
Marseille
Marseille
3 picks · Frioul Islands (Îles du Frioul), Pointe Rouge Beach, Prado Beach

Albania 1 city

Sarande
Sarande
3 picks · Sarande Main Beach, Ksamil Islands, Grama Beach

Bulgaria 1 city

Burgas
Burgas
3 picks · Burgas Central Beach, Sea Garden (Морска градина), Water Sports & Activities

Colombia 1 city

Cartagena
Cartagena
2 picks · Rosario Islands Beaches, Bocagrande Beach

Georgia 1 city

Batumi
Batumi
3 picks · Central Batumi Beach, Sarpi Beach & Confluence Point, Water Sports & Activities

Ghana 1 city

Accra
Accra
3 picks · Labadi Beach, Teshie Beach, Akosombo Dam & Lake Volta

India 1 city

Goa
Goa
5 picks · Palolem Beach, Baga Beach, Anjuna Beach

Italy 1 city

Venice
Venice
4 picks · Murano - Glassblowing Island, Burano - Fishermen's Village, Torcello - Byzantine Heritage

Mexico 1 city

Cancun
Cancun
9 picks · Playa Delfines, Playa Norte (Isla Mujeres), MUSA Underwater Museum

New Zealand 1 city

Auckland
Auckland
3 picks · Rangitoto Island, Piha Beach, Muriwai Beach

Portugal 1 city

Porto
Porto
2 picks · Foz do Douro, Matosinhos Beach

South Africa 1 city

Cape Town
Cape Town
5 picks · Camps Bay Beach, Clifton Beaches, Bloubergstrand Beach

Thailand 1 city

Phuket
Phuket
6 picks · Patong Beach, Kata Beach, Karon Beach