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. The seven islands of Newport Beach Harbor lie cradled inside Balboa Peninsula, and are some of the most expensive real estate in Southern California. Homes costing $1.5 million and up are surrounded by one of the world's largest small yacht harbors. Newport Beach is a quiet, relaxed place where you're more likely to meet the harbor patrol than the highway patrol, and you'll hear more birds than automobiles.

World Directory, North America, United States, California, San Mateo County

Pacifica is a city in San Mateo County, California, on the coast of the Pacific Ocean between San Francisco and Half Moon Bay. According to City Limits signs in the year 2006, the population was 40,401.

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

Frenchy's Rockaway Grill on the beach at Clearwater offers stunning beachfront dining overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Choose from a wonderful menu of delectable seafoods, steaks and burgers with Mexican and Jamaican influences, come and enjoy an excellent time.

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

New Smyrna Beach is a small quaint town on the Atlantic south of Daytona Beach but within an easy drive of Orlando and Kennedy Space Center.

World Directory, North America, United States, California, San Luis Obispo

Avila Beach is an unincorporated area in San Luis Obispo County, California, USA with a population of 797, located about 160 miles (257 km) northwest of Los Angeles.

World Directory, North America, United States, Oregon, Curry County

Port Orford is a remote fishing village and artist community as well as a retirement town. While the initial appearance of Port Orford lacks the sparkle and flash of bigger cities, visitors soon find that it is as comfortable as an old pair of slippers and has more characters and intrigue than a mystery novel.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Manawatu-Wanganui, Horowhenua

Waitarere Beach, one of the best-kept secrets of the North Island's west coast is regarded as the place to go when you want to get away from it all. Within easy commuting distance from Wellington (New Zealand's Capital City), and from nearby Palmerston North, Waitarere Beach is an ideal spot for either a weekend getaway or as a permanent residence.

Sourced with thanks from Horowhenua.govt.nz

World Directory, Australia, Australia, New South Wales , Sydney

Cronulla is a beachside suburb, in southern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Cronulla is located 26 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of Sutherland Shire.

World Directory, North America, United States, North Carolina, Brunswick County

Holden Beach is a town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, USA. The population was 787 at the 2000 census.

World Directory, North America, United States, New Jersey, Ocean County

Mantoloking is a Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough had a total population of 423. Mantoloking is the wealthiest community in the state of New Jersey and is ranked as the 15th highest-income place in the United States.