Zmudowski State Beach is harder to get to than some of the other beaches on Monterey Bay, but that means you'll have plenty of sandy California shoreline to yourself.
Zmudowski State Beach, California —
Zmudowski State Beach is harder to get to than some of the other beaches on Monterey Bay, but that means you'll have plenty of sandy California shoreline to yourself.
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Wild horses are among the creatures you're likely to spot along the shore near Carova Beach in North Carolina's Outer Banks.
Carova Beach, North Carolina —
Wild horses are among the creatures you're likely to spot along the shore near Carova Beach in North Carolina's Outer Banks.
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Kauai's Kauapea Beach is called "Secret Beach" by the locals.
Kauapea Beach, Kauai, Hawaii —
Kauai's Kauapea Beach is called "Secret Beach" by the locals.
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When you're finished stalking the Big Five on safari, gaze out at this Indian Ocean view from Watamu Beach in Kenya.
Watamu Beach, Kenya —
When you're finished stalking the Big Five on safari, gaze out at this Indian Ocean view from Watamu Beach in Kenya.
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For a lovely lakefront beach, try Good Harbor Bay at Michigan's Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Good Harbor Bay, Michigan —
For a lovely lakefront beach, try Good Harbor Bay at Michigan's Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
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In Keewaydin Island, Florida, the food truck doesn't come with wheels. The island is only accessible by boat.
Keewaydin Island, Florida —
In Keewaydin Island, Florida, the food truck doesn't come with wheels. The island is only accessible by boat.
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In St. Vincent and The Grenadines, Canouan island offers spectacular luxury.
Canouan, The Grenadines —
In St. Vincent and The Grenadines, Canouan island offers spectacular luxury.
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Isla Holbox is home to miles of magnificent beaches and hulking, but harmless, whale sharks.
Isla Holbox, Mexico —
Isla Holbox is home to miles of magnificent beaches and hulking, but harmless, whale sharks.
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Sandy beaches are tucked among the steep cliffs of Oregon's Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor.
Samuel H. Boardman Scenic Corridor, Oregon —
Sandy beaches are tucked among the steep cliffs of Oregon's Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor.
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On a busy day, there could be about 30 other people on the undeveloped seven-mile beach in Little St. Simons, Georgia. But count it unlikely.
Little St. Simons, Georgia —
On a busy day, there could be about 30 other people on the undeveloped seven-mile beach in Little St. Simons, Georgia. But count it unlikely.
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