World Directory, North America, United States, California, Orange County

Charming island and peninsula, with great beaches. Despite all of its charms, it's often overlooked by tourists and area residents alike, which keeps it relatively uncrowded.

World Directory, North America, United States, Hawaii, Kauai

The most popular beach, Poipu Beach, is fronted by Poipu Beach Park, and a few of the resorts. Poipu Beach was recently named America's Best Beach by The Travel Channel, ranking top among 10 "best" beaches selected nationwide. This beach is a series of golden sand crescents, strung together where beach-goers will find snorkeling, swimming, wading boogie-boarding and surfing.

World Directory, North America, United States, New Hampshire, Belknap County

Weirs Beach is the closest, most conveniently located access point to Lake Winnipesaukee from the South and West. It is especially easy to get to for visitors coming from airports in Manchester, NH (1 hour) or Boston, MA (2 hours). The wide, sandy beach has a breathtaking view. Its attached park is beautifully landscaped, with picnic areas, a play area, the historical Endicott Rock monument, and a jetty from which to watch an endless parade of boats.

World Directory, Australia, Australia, Western Australia, Albany

Middleton Beach is a coastal suburb of the City of Albany, an easy five minute drive via Middleton Road (or half hour walk) from the city centre. An ideal area for swimming, surfing, body boarding and more. Picnic on the lawns beneath the Norfolk Pine trees or enjoy a meal at one of the several cafes and restaurants in the beach area.

World Directory, Australia, Australia, Queensland, North Queensland

Newell Beach is a rare jewel in the spectacular tropical north Queensland region of beach resort locations. Situated on the shore of the Coral Sea, with easy access to the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef and the rainforests of the Daintree, Newell is indeed a one in a million beach holiday location. White sands, crystal blue waters, swaying palms and cool beach walks combine to offer the very essence of tropical living.

World Directory, North America, United States, Long Island, Queens

Rockaway Beach is a neighborhood on the Rockaway Peninsula in the New York City borough of Queens.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Hauraki Gulf, Waiheke Island

Palm Beach, another beautiful Waiheke northern beach. With white sand and safe for swimming in the Hauraki Gulf at all tides. Set at the end of a valley it is sheltered and catches the sun.

World Directory, North America, United States, Florida, Pinellas County

Redington Beach is a town in Pinellas County, Florida, United States.

World Directory, Australia, Australia, Queensland, Gold Coast

Kirra is a beach-side suburb of the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. The small rocky headland Kirra Point separates Kirra beach to the north and Coolangatta beach to the south, and is noted as one of the world's premier surf breaks.

World Directory, South America, Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro

Copacabana is a borough located in the southern zone of the city Rio de Janeiro, known for its 4 km beach which is one of the most famous in the world.