World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Waikato, Coromandel Peninsula

Hahei is a small beach community on the east side of the New Zealand's stunning coromandel Peninsula. Located between Cathedral Cove (pdrhaps NZ's best 2 hour hike) and Hot Water Beach, Hahei offers pind sand beach, safe ocean swimming, fantastic kayaking, hiking, geological wonders, and a few nice restaurants all tucked out of the way in a small coastal village on the Pacific Ocean.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Northland, Northland

Coopers Beach is a sheltered beach protected by two pa sites close to Mangonui and considered one of the finest beaches in Northland. It offers extremely safe swimming and small boat launching facilities. Coopers Beach is fringed by beautiful pohutakawa trees, which are in full flower from December through January. Tuatua are easily found at low tide, and you can surfcast from the beach and rocks. Coopers Beach is a good starting point for recreational and historically interesting walks.

World Directory, Africa, South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town

Blouberg is associated with pristine beaches and world famous views of the city of Cape Town, nestled at the foot of Table Mountain. Shopping centres, cinemas, restaurants, sporting facilities, internet cafes and a public library are all within easy walking distance.

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

Laguna Beach is a seaside resort and artist community located in southern Orange County, California, approximately 24 miles (39 km) southeast of the county seat of Santa Ana. It is known for having some of the most beautiful beaches in southern California. The city has good hotels, unique shops and restaurants, world famous art galleries and art festivals. Many movies and TV shows have been filmed here.

World Directory, North America, United States, Maine, York County

From the carousel and arcades in York Beach to the peace and quiet of the one of the largest wilderness areas on the East Coast, York truly is an ideal vacation spot -- for all reasons. York has miles of beaches: the popular Long Sands and Short Sands, and, off the beaten track, Passaconaway and Harbor Beach.

World Directory, Africa, South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal

This is one of the most popular resorts on the sunny KwaZulu Natal South Coast, famous for its strelitzia (bird of paradise) flowers. An attempt was made to use the bay to export sugar but it offered scant shelter from rough seas. However, boats found rich fishing grounds nearby at the Aliwal Shoal. A lighthouse was built in 1892 to mark the shoal, but was eventually moved to Port Shepstone. The village soon became a thriving resort and trading centre as it is today. Apart from a fine beach with shark-protected bathing and tidal pools, Scottburgh has a crocodile breeding farm, miniature railway and a bird watching hide in the coastal forest.

World Directory, North America, United States, North Carolina, New Hanover County

Carolina Beach is a town in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. It is located on Pleasure Island and is part of the Wilmington metropolitan area.

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

Pompano Beach is a city in Broward County, Florida, along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean just to the north of Fort Lauderdale. The Nearby Hillsboro Inlet forms part of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.

World Directory, North America, United States, Massachusetts, Barnstable County

Wellfleet is a small fishing/artist village on outer Cape Cod ...in the heart of the Cape Cod National Seashore. Atlantic Ocean, Cape Cod Bay and Wellfleet Harbor ...35 miles of pristine beaches and many nature trails.

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

Immortalised in a popular song, 'The girl from Ipanema', this part of Rio offers not only its legendary beach, but numerous excellent hotels, bustling nightlife, sophisticated shopping opportunities and quality restaurants, all within walking distance of each other.