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“The cure for anything is salt water—tears, sweat, or the sea. ” —Isak Dinesen

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Collectivity of Saint Martin

List of Countries with the Best Beaches ranked from best to worst. What makes a beach great? Does it have to offer activities like snorkeling and kayaking or is a desert island feel more ideal? Everybody loves laying out on a sandy beach listening to the ocean roll in, but which country offers the best in beaches? Vote on this list and help fellow sun worshipers determine which nation has the best beaches.Italy offers some amazing beaches. Rabbit Beach in Lampedusa provides travelers beautiful cliffs, blue waters and plenty of sunshine. If you look closely you might even see turtles and dolphins in the water. Australia has some of the world's cleanest beaches with pristine sand and clear waters. New Zealand also has spectacular sand surrounded by magnificent views that will make travelers feel like they are in paradise.Tulum, Mexico provides vacationers the unique opportunity to swim near ancient Mayan ruins. If you are more adventurous, you may prefer the beaches on Palaui Island in the Philippines. Palaui Island is only accessible to travelers who are willing to camp, giving you the opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful beaches in the world without hoards of other vacationers.Which country has the best beaches? Vote on this list and tell us why a certain beach is your favorite in the comments section.

Classic Movies

The Girls on the Beach

In the 1960's, there was nothing more totally tubular than the top '60s beach movies. These bodacious films were light and carefree, and cast a summery vibe over the silver screen. Classic hits, such as&nbsp;Beach Blanket Bingo and Bikini Beach were funny, musical romps through an infinite world of summer and sun. Many 1960s beach movies fell under the subgenre of beach party movies. <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/movies-distributed-by-american-international-pictures/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">American International Pictures</a> (AIP) originated the genre of beach party movies with their surprisingly popular 1963 offering,&nbsp;Beach Party. These movies focused on teenage protagonists, with adults typically only showing up as villains, buffoons, and sometimes both. Teenage themes such as dancing, drag racing, surfing, and summer love were all explored.&nbsp;In addition to musical beach movies and party beach movies, the horror beach movie genre was also extremely popular. In The Horror of Party Beach, half-human, half-fish zombies menace an East Coast shore town. Vote up your favorite ‘60s beach movies, and be sure to let us know what you think in the comment section.

What are the best beaches in Hawaii? The beaches of Hawaii are among the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-beaches-in-the-us/island-hopper-dan" target="_blank">most beautiful beaches in the U.S.</a> and the world. From the sunny, sandy, tropically wonderful oasis beaches of Kauai to the bustling fun on Waikiki Beach in Oahu, Hawaii offers visitors and residents the most gorgeous playgrounds ever. Which beach in Hawaii is truly the best? That's for you to decide, with your votes. If any of your favorite Hawaiian beaches are missing, please add them to the list!Some of the greatest Hawaii beaches are, not surprisingly, located on Oahu. Most notably, several excellent beach locales are in the Honolulu area - without question one of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-beach-cities-in-the-world/places-to-go" target="_blank">best beach cities in the world</a>. Hawaii, as any resident or visitor knows, is a true paradise, especially for beach lovers. One of the best beaches in Hawaii is Kauai's Hanalei Bay. This two-mile long beach is majestic, offering sweepingly beautiful views of the mountains in the distance, great uncrowded areas for swimming and, on occasion, some major waves for surfing enthusiasts.There's a reason why the Hawaiian Islands are one of the most popular travel destinations, year in and year out. All of the beaches in Hawaii, by the way, are public. This is the ideal <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-u-s-cities-for-vacations" target="_blank">vacation spot</a> for couples (especially <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-honeymoon-destinations" target="_blank">honeymooners</a>) and families. Hawaii's beaches certainly rival, and possibly surpass, many of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-beaches-in-florida/island-hopper-dan" target="_blank">best beaches in Florida</a>.Here's the thing: Hawaii features some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. You really can't go wrong with any of the beaches on this list, so grab the beach towel, some sunscreen, a surf board (if you're so inclined) and get out there on the sand and in the waters. Aloha!

Dr. No

Blue skies and golden sand make the beach an ideal location to spent a few hours -&nbsp;even at the movies. Some top beach movies feature romance at the shore,&nbsp;while other good beach movies are downright <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-beach-horror-movies/oliver-pretl-drummond" target="_blank">terrifying</a>. This is a list of the greatest movies set near the beach including everything from Cast Away to Dr. No&nbsp;to&nbsp;Point Break.

What films will you find on this list of the best movies about going to the beach? In Jaws, a&nbsp;day at the beach becomes a bloody nightmare when a ravenous shark sets its sights on Amity Island swimmers.

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The movie served as the break-out picture for a little known director named Steven Spielberg. Cast Away is another good movie set at the beach.&nbsp;Forgetting Sarah Marshall provides lots of laughs as a heartbroken man attempts to move on with a Hawaiian vacation. Other good films featured on this&nbsp;list include The Descendants, The Blue Lagoon, and The Beach.

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It&#39;s up to you to decide which beach movie is the best. Give your personal picks a thumbs up to move them to the top of the list, and please add any great features that are missing.

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List of top tropical destinations. What are the most popular tropical destinations?&nbsp;This list ranks the best tropical vacation destinations to visit, from South America to Asia to the <a href="/list/best-caribbean-countries-to-visit/ranker-travel">best Caribbean vacation spots</a> and everything in between. If you're looking for hidden tropical getaways to the best tropical islands to visit, there are plenty of tropical paradises to discover.&nbsp;The tropics is the region of the Earth surround the equator but can also be used to describe climate. A tropical climate is warm and moist year-round, with lush vegetation and dry and wet seasons only. While the tropics used to be reserved for honeymooners, college spring breakers and academics exploring wildlife, tropical vacations are becoming more affordable and among the most popular vacations for travelers looking for relaxation and recreation such as snorkeling, zip-lining, hiking and more. Some of the top tropical destinations include Puerto Rico and Costa Rica for both the bustling city and beautiful beaches. Other popular destinations include Seychelles and Maldives for the true meaning of a tropical destination with blue waters, soft sands and lush greenery. What are the best tropical vacations? Whether you're looking for cheap tropical vacations or hidden tropical destinations, a tropical getaway offers plenty of options for everybody. If your favorite tropical vacation spot isn't on the list of tropical vacation destinations, make sure to add it.

Vacations

Sanibel Island

What are the best beaches in the South? Southern beaches are among the most <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-beaches-in-the-us/island-hopper-dan" target="_blank">gorgeous beaches in the U.S.</a> Whether it's the fine, powdery white sands of beaches along the Gulf of Mexico in the Deep South or the gorgeous, tan sands of North Carolina's Outer Banks and the Atlantic Coast, the beaches are plentiful, the water sports are fantastic and, well, these places listed here are just first-rate. Vote for your favorite southern beaches and vote down any you don't like. Feel free, also, to add any beaches that are missing. While there's absolutely no doubt that <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-beaches-in-florida/island-hopper-dan" target="_blank">Florida's beautiful beaches</a> are among the best in the world, the state doesn't have a monopoly on the greatest beach vacation spots and towns. From the flat, sandy beaches of Texas to the breathtaking natural beaches of Georgia and South Carolina, it's not difficult at all to drive to the coast and wind up at one of the best looking beaches you've ever seen.If you've got a family vacation in mind, some of the best Southern beaches offer plenty of fun in the sun for all ages Massive resorts are plentiful, offering kids (big and small) access to huge swimming pools, water parks, aquariums and yes, of course, mini-golf courses (a beach tradition in our house). There is no doubt that these are some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-u-s-cities-for-vacations" target="_blank">best U.S. cities for vacations</a>.The quaint beach towns of the South are hospitable, sometimes quirky and always interesting. They also feature excellent, memorable restaurants that serve up some of the best seafood in the country! If fresh shrimp and crab, along with all types of fish is your thing, you really can't go wrong with any of the beaches and beach towns listed here.

France (Corsica, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Mayotte, Martinique, Guadeloupe, La Reunion...)

List of the Best Countries for Scuba Diving ranked from best to worst. You can scuba dive anywhere, but the best underwater adventure should have an array of fish, beautiful coral and if you're lucky an old ship wreck. Which country is the best for scuba diving? Vote on this list and share your scuba experience with the world.The Cayman islands are a beautiful spot for a scuba dive. Their waters are clear and unspoiled and you may even get to see a stingray. The country of Bonaire is the Caribbean's most popular scuba destination. The country features ideal temperatures and great water visibility making for perfect diving conditions. The world's largest barrier reef system can be found in Australia. The Great Barrier Reef provides divers the opportunity to see amazing marine life. Cozumel, Mexico also offers divers an unforgettable experience. Known for underwater caves and tunnels, Cozumel is unique in its scuba offerings. Costa Rica is becoming more popular each year as a travel destination, thanks in part to their fantastic scuba offerings where divers can see 123 species of fish, 140 species of mollusks and a variety of coral.Do you have a favorite country for scuba diving? Vote on this list of the best countries for scuba diving and share your recommendation with fellow underwater adventurers in the comments section.

Us Cities

Newport Beach

What are the best beaches in the U.S.? This list includes many of the greatest beaches and beach towns in the United States. If you're planning a beach vacation, these are just a few of the spots you might want to consider. Some of the most beautiful coastal areas in America are, of course, in Florida, Hawaii and California - but these states aren't the only ones with outstanding beach locales. Vote for your favorite beaches in the U.S. and please, add any that are missing. You can also rerank this beach list any way you want!Finding a great beach can make a vacation extra special. Of course, everyone has their own idea of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-most-important-things-in-a-vacation-destination/desertrat89" target="_blank">most important things to consider in a vacation destination</a>, but wonderful clean beaches, fresh, salty air and a relaxed atmosphere are certainly among them.Many of the best beaches in America are, not surprisingly, located in some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-u-s-cities-for-vacations" target="_blank">best U.S. cities for vacations</a>. These beaches are without a doubt among the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-beach-cities-in-the-world/places-to-go" target="_blank">best beach cities in the world</a>. They're the perfect place for fun in the sun and the sand, offering visitors and residents the best of a laid-back, beachy lifestyle.What are the most important factors to consider when determining whether a beach is truly the best? Certainly, the actual quality of the beach is key -- it should be scenic, of course, and preferably not too crowded (yeah, right). A great beach also has an excellent surrounding town or island, giving visitors options for dining and entertainment. Some beaches are situated in small, quaint beach towns (Seaside, Florida, comes to mind), while others are smack in the middle of some of the most bustling cities in the world (Miami Beach and San Diego are good examples). Enjoy voting for your favorite U.S. beaches and don't forget to add any that might be missing.

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Located in various countries around the world, the best beach cities each have something special that makes them a favorite for residents and visitors alike. Be it the beach lifestyle enjoyed by residents or the relaxed vibe in the air loved by visitors, these beach cities are the best of the bunch. These are the worldwide cities that are home to the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/countries-with-the-best-beaches/ranker-travel?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best beaches in the world</a>, and are known for their great beachy atmosphere and laid back style.These attractions could easily be among the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/frommer_s-top-destinations-2010/places-to-go">Frommer's top destinations</a> or someone's <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list-of/places-and-travel">top 10 places to visit </a>in the summer, because who doesn't want to lie by the beach all day long? The weather is nice in these areas and the water is always blue. There's also plenty to do around the beaches--it is a city after all. The top beach cities in the world stretch from the United States with choices in Florida, California, and Hawaii to locations in Australia, Canada, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and South America. Regardless of the country, these beach locations are adored by all who have the pleasure of visiting and as long as they maintain their special characteristics, they will remain among the top beach cities in the world.

The Island of Dr. Moreau

This list may not be marooned on far away shores, but it does have lots of awesome desert island movies, ranked from best to worst by user votes. The best desert island movies offer adventure as they showcase the lead characters&#39; will to survive. Desert island films often feature one man&#39;s journey, but some of the best shipwrecked movies include star-studded casts. A few of the best stranded films are even based on true stories.

What films will you find on this best desert <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/movie-theme-island/musculmogul?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">island movies list</a>? All you need to make a great movie is Tom Hanks, as proven by the 2000 <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-survival-movies/all-genre-movies-lists" target="_blank">survival movie</a>, Cast Away. After getting stranded on a desert island, Chuck Noland (Hanks) befriends a volleyball named Wilson and does whatever it takes to make it back home. The Blue Lagoon is another one of the best desert island movies.

Animal instincts quickly come to the surface in the classic film Lord of the Flies, which is based on William Golding&#39;s 1954 novel of the same name. Other good movies that are featured on this top desert island films list include Swept Away, The Beach, and Life of Pi.

How will we ever determine which movie deserves the top spot on this list? Help us decide by giving the best films a thumbs up and add any other deserted island films you love that aren&#39;t already listed.

Pop Music

List of The Beach Boys songs, ranked from best to worst by the Ranker community. The Beach Boys are true icons of '60s pop. After scoring numerous early beach-themed hits, they went on to record Pet Sounds, a record that is regularly included in lists of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-albums-of-all-time" target="_blank">best albums ever</a>. All of The Beach Boys's biggest singles are included here, but real fans know there are other great songs to vote on besides the radio hits.&nbsp;This list features classic songs like &quot;Wouldn't It Be Nice&quot; and &quot;Good Vibrations.&quot; Music videos and lyric videos are included next to each track name, so if you haven't heard a song you can listen to it right here. Is one of your favorite Beach Boys songs missing from this poll? Add it to the list so it has a chance to rise to the top. If the order of this list bothers you, then take control and fight the system by creating your own version and re-ranking it. Simply click the &quot;Rerank List&quot; button and you can put the songs in whatever order you like.

Songs

Some Beach

Who doesn't love the feeling of sand between their toes on a hot day? Here is our list of the best songs about the beach, which also includes surf songs. Sunshine, warm weather and soothing waves, the beach has all the ingredients for inspiring a great song. Many of the songs on this list of songs about the beach specifically mention hanging out on the shore, while others are fantastic pop hits that sound best on a beach full of friends.Really, this whole list could be from the Beach Boys catalog of hits, but we chose to only include a few like “Surfin' U.S.A.” and “Wipeout.” Jack Johnson is another musician with tons of amazing beach tunes. His beach song, “Surf Song” ranks high on this list. Katy Perry's hit “California Gurls” is sure to get the party started under the summer sun.One of the songs on this top beach songs list is about an article of clothing women wear to the beach. That track is “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie” by Brian Hyland. “Summer Nights” from the Grease soundtrack is another of the best beach songs.Which song about the beach is your all-time favorite? Let us know in the comments and be sure to add any top beach songs we may have missed.

Shutter Island

The coast may seem like a serene destination, but some of the most exciting movies of all time take place near the water. The top seaside movies feature stories about friendship, romantic relationships, and coping with life on the waterfront. This is a list of the top movies set in seaside towns featuring everything from Dan in Real Life to Moonrise Kingdom to Mermaids.What movies will you find on this list of the top coastal films? Many movie fans would vote&nbsp;Jaws straight to the top. Set in the fictional New England town of Amity Island, this Steven Spielberg classic had movie-goers scared to even dip their toes in the water. Even its setting was authentic: much of Jaws was filmed on Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts. Dolores Claiborne is another good film set in a coastal region. The coast proved to be the perfect setting for the coming-of-age story of the ladies of Mystic Pizza. Other good movies featured on this best coastal films list include About Time, Message in a Bottle, and The Ghost Writer.Which movie set on the coast do you think is the best? Give your favorites a thumbs up and add any great coastal flicks that are missing.

Santa Monica

Sunny, Southern California has some of the best beaches around, no matter the season. This list explores the most beautiful beaches SoCal has to offer - everything from iconic beaches like Venice Beach and Newport Beach, to a lesser-known beaches like One Thousand Steps and Aliso Beach. Some of these beaches are staples in movies, and some you may never have heard of until now. All the beaches on this list are sure to make you crave some time on the sand at some of the prettiest beaches in Southern California. With plenty of beaches to choose from, this list is sure to help you plan that next beach trip - whether it is a relaxing day in the sun on the boardwalk in Laguna Beach, or a day out with your pups at the dog beach in Huntington Beach - there are plenty of beaches to help satisfy your beach craving. &nbsp; &nbsp;The weather in Southern California is beautiful year-round, so even if you don’t get a chance to make it to these beaches during the summer season, you can still visit them any time of the year! Visiting these beaches off-season is sure to provide you with a more authentic experience in many of these small beach communities and famous beaches across Southern California.

Pattaya

List of popular beaches in Thailand. What are the top beaches in Thailand? This list ranks the best Thailand beaches, one of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/top-must-see-attractions-in-istanbul/ranker-travel">countries with the best beaches in the world</a>, from secluded getaway beaches on Thailand's uninhabited islands to the all-night party beaches in Phuket. Thailand's islands hold some of the most pristine beaches in the world with untouched white sands and crystal clear waters. Whether you charter a boat or spend the day snorkeling, there are many popular destinations for an island hopping beach adventure in Thailand.&nbsp;Thailand enjoys a humid tropical climate all year long with dry, wet and rainy seasons. The best time to visit the islands is during the dry season between November and March when there is not a lot of rainfall and humidity. It's also not as hot during the dry season, and the sea is clear and calm for marine adventures including snorkeling, canoeing and more. During the wet season, boat trips can be canceled by monsoons and the sea is full of silt, making it less than ideal for snorkelers and marine enthusiasts.&nbsp;The Andaman Sea is one of the <a href="/list/best-countries-for-scuba-diving/ranker-travel">world's top diving sites</a>.&nbsp;Scuba diving in Thailand is a popular recreational activity for tourists and is one of the cheapest regions to get certified. Thailand is one of the most affordable destinations, with beachside bungalows, luxury resorts and a plethora of recreational activities that won't break the bank.What are the best beaches in Thailand? Rank up Thailand's top beaches using this list. If your favorite beach in Thailand isn't on the list of greatest beaches in Thailand, make sure to add it. &nbsp;

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List of top beach destinations for a family trip. Looking for the perfect beach vacation for your family? This list ranks the best beach destinations for families. From all-inclusive resorts to kid-friendly excursions, planning a memorable beach vacation starts at choosing the right location to fit all your family's needs.&nbsp;The most important part of planning a family beach vacation is picking the destination. Whether you want to travel internationally or stay local, there are great beach destinations all over the world. &nbsp;One of the most affordable beach destination is California. With plenty of miles of sun and surf from San Diego and beyond, California is often a top pick for families because there are plenty of things to see and do in the area. Another popular destination for families is Hawaii. From the islands of Maui to Kauai, the Hawaiian islands offer an unforgettable experience for both children and adults with resort stays and beautiful attractions. More exotic beach destinations in Southeast Asia include Bali, an enticing pick for&nbsp;adventurous&nbsp;and outdoorsy families.&nbsp;What are the best beaches for a family vacation? This list ranks the most popular family-friendly beaches from all over the world. Don't forget the beach balls and sunscreen!

Looking for a few good beach Instagram&nbsp;accounts to hold you over until the next time you can sink your <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-songs-with-toes-in-the-title/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">toes in the sand</a>? If so, then look no further. Here you'll find a list of some of the biggest beach lovers on Instagram who are constantly posting ridiculously beautiful photos of some of the most gorgeous beaches around the world.&nbsp;Whether you're looking to live vicariously through those lucky enough to photograph exotic beaches around the world or want to check out some of the most breathtaking pictures of your favorite local beach, you'll find a little something here for everyone. So the next time grey weather or a rough work week gets you down, kick off your shoes and come on in. Who knows? You may even just discover your next vacation destination.&nbsp;Be sure and vote for your favorite accounts to let other beach lovers know where the beach love's at!

America

Cape Cod National Seashore

What are the best beaches in New England? This list includes some of the most popular and beautiful Atlantic Coast beaches and towns. These idyllic spots are perfect for relaxing or exploring during the warm summer months. They are, without question, among the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-beaches-in-the-us/island-hopper-dan" target="_blank">best beaches in the U.S.</a> Which one is the greatest? That is for you to decide, with votes. Be sure to add any excellent beaches or beach towns in New England that are missing from the list, too.New England is filled with stunning beaches, offering visitors plenty of great sand, waves and a natural, unspoiled beauty. Fans of seashell collecting will find a treasure trove of opportunities on virtually all of these wonderful beaches, and wildlife watchers will revel in the diversity of the area's ecosystem. If you want to see some seals, head to any of the beaches off Chatham and prepare to be amazed. And of course, there's the ridiculously amazing seafood: Want some great fried clams or lobster rolls? Head to any New England beach town for a feast.One of the most popular and famous stretches of beaches in the world is the Cape Cod National Seashore, home to more than 500 miles of beaches that offer plenty of waves and some seriously great swimming spots. Cape Cod isn't the only magical beach area in New England, though: From Maine to New Hampshire to Rhode Island and beyond, the New England beaches rival of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-beaches-in-the-south/island-hopper-dan" target="_blank">best beaches in the South</a> (including <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-beaches-in-florida/island-hopper-dan" target="_blank">Florida's greatest beaches</a>), <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-beaches-in-hawaii/island-hopper-dan" target="_blank">Hawaii</a> or even the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-beaches-in-the-caribbean/island-hopper-dan" target="_blank">Caribbean.</a>No two beaches in the world are exactly alike. Each offers a unique experience. The beaches in and around New England are some of the most unique on Earth!

Sanibel

List of the best beaches in Florida, ranked. This list includes the top sea, sand, and sun combinations in the Sunshine State, from the bright white sugar shores of Destin down to the calming crystal-clear waters of the Keys and back up to the boisterous bustle of Daytona. As one of America's most consistently warm states, Florida is home to many of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-u-s-cities-for-vacations">best US Cities for vacations</a>. Southern parts of the peninsula are popular departure points for many of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-cruise-ships-for-families/island-hopper-dan">best cruise ships for families</a>, and cities along both coasts and the panhandle are among the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-spring-break-destinations/island-hopper-dan">best spring break destinations</a> for college kids. Florida's warm, calm waters draw enthusiasts of all types, from SCUBA divers and snorklers to high speed boaters. While some of the top Florida beach cities are great for swimming and playing in the water, even for kids, others of Florida's best towns are ideal for biking, hiking, and soaking up the sun.Vote up your favorite Florida beaches on this list to help create the definitive list of the top Florida vacation spots, and be sure to add any that I missed. If you have spent time sun worshipping in a few different cities, please hit "rerank" to make your own version of this list.

Ghosts

Beaches are home to surf, sand, and sunshine, but many are also the sites of spooky events, mysterious tales, and unexplained phenomena.&nbsp;Not <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-sea-ocean-ghost-stories/stephen-tompkins" target="_blank">quite&nbsp;the sea</a>&nbsp;and not truly&nbsp;inland locations, beaches worldwide exist as a link between water and land - a middle&nbsp;ground in their own right. Perhaps this is why so many beaches are associated with paranormal activities, odd sounds and feelings, and a sense of unease - the beaches themselves provide the perfect settings for spirits and ghosts who just aren&#39;t sure where they belong.&nbsp;

If you&#39;re up for an adventure, you may want to seek out one of these sandy locales. But keep in mind, they&#39;re definitely not for the faint of heart.

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In the Surf

This is a ranked list of the best beaches in the world for surfing as voted on by men and women. These beaches include Sunset Beach, Jeffrey’s Bay, Bondi Beach and more. Some of the most beautiful and best surf are combined at these greatest beaches for surfing. “What are the best beaches for surfing in the world?” is what this list answers. Surfing is a surface water sport in which the surfer rides the forward or deep face of a wave. Surfing can be done professionally or enjoyed as a leisure water sport. Whether you are looking for the most gnarly waves, the cleanest break or the clearest waters, these beaches offer it all. Many beaches offer different swell conditions and different wind patterns that all affect the waves. Each of these <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/countries-with-the-best-beaches/ranker-travel?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best beaches</a> for surfing offer distinct features. Make sure to plan you're next surf adventure with AST <a href="http://www.astadventures.com/" target="_blank">surf tour</a> - they'll ensure you get good waves and have a great time.&nbsp;This list is for those seeking the thrill of great surfing and travel. Whether looking for great surf nearby in the U.S. or great surf abroad, around the world, this list offers it all. As a traveler looking for the country’s <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-countries-for-surfing/ranker-travel?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best surfing</a> you might ask yourself, “Where are best spots to surf in the world?” Well, here we have compiled a list of the very best places for this activity.

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Sunset Beach

Sunset Beach is on the North Shore of Oahu in Hawai'i and known for big wave surfing during the winter season. The original Hawaiian name for this place is Paumalū. It was home to the Duke Kahanamoku Invitational surfing competition until 1985. The Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational in honor of Eddie Aikau started at Sunset Beach in 1984. Today Sunset Beach is home to the prestigious Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, which is part of the World Cup of Surfing.
Like many beaches on Oahu's North Shore, Sunset Beach is considered dangerous for inexperienced surfers, due to extensive coral formations near the surface that present the risk of serious injury. Conditions for swimming change depending on the particular location and season. Generally speaking, the water is flat as a lake in the summers and has waves in the winters. All the surfing contests take place in the winter around December and January, that being the time of the biggest and best waves for surfing. Swimming conditions change from spot to spot along the beach. There is usually a place to swim somewhere, except during stormy weather.

Mavericks

Mavericks is a surfing location in Northern California. It is located approximately 2 miles from shore outside Pillar Point Harbor, just north of the town of Half Moon Bay at the village of Princeton-by-the-Sea. After a strong winter storm in the northern Pacific Ocean, waves can routinely crest at over 25 feet and top out at over 80 feet. The break is caused by an unusually shaped underwater rock formation.
Mavericks is a winter destination for some of the world's best big wave surfers. Very few riders become big wave surfers, and of those, only a select few are willing to risk the hazardous, sometimes deadly, conditions at Mavericks. An invitation-only contest is held there most winters, when the waves come.

Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach is a seaside city in Orange County in Southern California. The city is named after American businessman Henry E. Huntington. The population was 189,992 during the 2010 census, making it the most populous beach city in Orange County and the seventh most populous city in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim MSA. The United States Census Bureau estimated its 2013 population at 193,480. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the southwest, by Seal Beach on the northwest, by Costa Mesa on the east, by Newport Beach on the southeast, by Westminster on the north, and by Fountain Valley on the northeast.
Huntington Beach is known for its long 9.5-mile stretch of sandy beach, mild climate, excellent surfing, and beach culture. The ocean waves are enhanced by a natural effect caused by the edge-diffraction of open ocean swells around the island of Catalina. Swells generated predominantly from the North Pacific in winter and from a combination of Southern Hemisphere storms and hurricanes in the summer focus on Huntington Beach creating consistent surf all year long, thus the nickname "Surf City".

Hanalei Bay

Hanalei Bay is the largest bay on the north shore of Kauaʻi island in Hawaii. The town of Hanalei is at the midpoint of the bay.
Hanalei Bay consists of nearly two miles of beach, surrounded by mountains. In the summer, the bay offers excellent mooring for sailboats, stand up paddle boarding and swimming. The Princeville community overlooks from the northeast entrance to the bay of Hanalei River, 22°12′52″N 159°29′52″W﻿ / ﻿22.21444°N 159.49778°W. During the winter the surf becomes large and is a favorite surf location.
The wetlands of Hanalei Bay were used to grow taro by ancient Hawaiians. By the 1860s, the new crop was rice, which was shipped to Honolulu to become the second largest export crop of the islands. The Hanalei Pier was built to help Hanalei farmers move their crops to market. The covered pier's location near the mouth of the Hanalei River and Black Pot beach has long been a favorite family gathering place for fishing, picnicking, swimming, and playing.

Bondi Beach

Bondi Beach or Bondi Bay is a popular beach and the name of the surrounding suburb in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Bondi Beach is located 7 km east of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of Waverley Council, in the Eastern Suburbs. Bondi, North Bondi and Bondi Junction are neighbouring suburbs. Bondi is one of the most visited tourist sites in Australia.

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Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise is a suburb within the local government area of Gold Coast City in Queensland, Australia. At the 2006 census, Surfers Paradise had a population of 18,501. Colloquially known as 'Surfers', the suburb has many high-rise apartment buildings and a wide surf beach. The feature of the heart of the suburb is Cavill Mall, which runs through the shopping and entertainment precinct. Cavill Avenue, named after Jim Cavill, an early hotel owner, is one of the busiest shopping strips in Queensland, and the centre of activity for night life. One of the features of the area is the Surfers Paradise Meter Maids designed to build goodwill with tourists.
Surfers Paradise is the Gold Coast's entertainment and tourism centre and the suburbs high-rise buildings are the best known feature of the city's skyline.

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Kuta

Kuta is administratively a district and subdistrict/village in southern Bali, Indonesia. A former fishing village, it was one of the first towns on Bali to see substantial tourist development, and as a beach resort remains one of Indonesia's major tourist destinations. It is known internationally for its long sandy beach, varied accommodation, many restaurants and bars, and many renowned surfers who visit from Australia. It is located near Bali's Ngurah Rai Airport.
Kuta was the site of the October 12, 2002 1st Bali bombing and the October 1, 2005 2nd Bali bombing.
The Balinese Provincial Government have taken the view that the preservation of the Balinese culture, natural resources and wildlife are of primary importance in the development of the island. To this end they have limited tourist development to the peninsula on the extreme southern aspect of the island; Kuta beach is on the western side of this peninsula and Sanur is on the east. To the north of the peninsula no new tourist development is supposedly permitted.
To the south, Kuta Beach extends beyond the airport into Jimbaran.

Lombok

Lombok is an island in West Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia. It forms part of the chain of the Lesser Sunda Islands, with the Lombok Strait separating it from Bali to the west and the Alas Strait between it and Sumbawa to the east. It is roughly circular, with a "tail" to the southwest, about 70 km across and a total area of about 4,514 km². The provincial capital and largest city on the island is Mataram. It is somewhat similar in size and density with neighboring Bali and shares some cultural heritage, but is administratively part of NTB along with sparsely populated Sumbawa. It is surrounded by a number of smaller islands locally called Gili.
The island was home to some 3.17 million Indonesians as recorded in the decennial 2010 census; the latest estimate gives the population as 3,311,044.

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Jeffreys Bay

Jeffreys Bay is a town located in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. The town is situated just off the N2 Highway, about an hour's drive southwest of Port Elizabeth.

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Byron Bay

Byron Bay is a beachside town located in the far-northeastern corner of the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is located 772 kilometres north of Sydney and 165 kilometres south of Brisbane. Cape Byron, a headland adjacent to the town, is the easternmost point of mainland Australia. At the 2011 census, the town had a permanent population of 4,959. The town is in turn the nucleus of Byron Shire, which had 29,209 residents.
The local Arakwal Aboriginal people's name for the area is Cavvanbah, meaning "meeting place". Lieutenant James Cook named Cape Byron after Naval officer John Byron, circumnavigator of the world and grandfather of the poet Lord Byron.

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Padang

Padang is the largest city in the western coast of Sumatra, Indonesia and the capital of West Sumatra province. It has an area of 694.96 square kilometres and a population of over 1,024,906 people at the 2014 survey. It is exactly at the antipodes of Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Black's Beach

Black's Beach is a secluded section of beach beneath the bluffs of Torrey Pines on the Pacific Ocean in La Jolla, San Diego, California, United States. It is officially part of Torrey Pines State Beach. The northern portion of Black's Beach is owned and managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, while the southern portion of the beach, officially known as Torrey Pines City Beach, is jointly owned by the city of San Diego and the state park, but is managed by the city of San Diego. This distinction is important as Black’s Beach is most known as a nude beach, a practice that is no longer permitted in the southern portion managed by the city of San Diego.
Black's Beach was named for the Black family who had a horse farm overlooking the beach. They sold the land, and then it was subdivided into La Jolla Farms lots. The Farms' residents retained the Black family’s private road to the beach. Many mansions can be seen in the southern portion of the beach, including the Salk Mansion. There is a funicular that goes all the way down from a mansion on the cliff to the beach into a structure known by locals as the mushroom house.

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Fernando de Noronha

Fernando de Noronha is an archipelago of 21 islands and islets in the Atlantic Ocean, 354 km offshore from the Brazilian coast. The archipelago got its name from the Portuguese merchant Fernão de Loronha, to whom it was given by the Portuguese crown for services rendered regarding wood imported from Brazil. The main island has an area of 18.4 square kilometres and had a population estimated at 2,718 in 2012. The area is a special municipality of the Brazilian state of Pernambuco, with about 70% established in 1988 as a national maritime park.
In 2001 UNESCO designated it as a World Heritage Site because of the importance of its environment. Its timezone is UTC-02:00 all year around. The local population and travellers can get to Noronha by plane or cruise from Recife. An environmental preservation fee is charged from tourists upon arrival by Ibama.

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Bells Beach, Victoria

Bells Beach is a coastal locality of Victoria, Australia in Surf Coast Shire and a renowned surf beach, located 100 km south-west of Melbourne, on the Great Ocean Road near the towns of Torquay and Jan Juc.
It is named after John Cavert Bell of the family that first took up a pastoral run there in the 1840s. The beach and coastal reserve are listed on the Victorian Heritage Register.

Playa Grande

Playa Grande is a beach town on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica just north of Tamarindo. Playa Grande is internationally popular as one of Costa Rica’s best surfing spots as well as being home to Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas, a nesting ground of the largest marine reptile, the leatherback turtle.
Salinas is actually the name of the little town at Playa Grande, but this name is rarely used anymore. Playa Grande is populated with luxury homes and condos, Matos and Frijoles Loco surf shops, and boutique hotels, most of which have a restaurant on site. The hotels Indra Inn, Rip Jack Inn, La Marejada, Playa Grand Inn, BP Surf Hotel, Las Tortugas, and Park Hotel are all situated on the north end of the beach. The southern area of Playa Grande includes Hotel Bula Bula, Hotel Manglar, Villa Baula, Playa Grande Surf Camp, and La Cantarana. A micro mini-market can be found next to Kike's Place as well.
On the southern end of Playa Grande, Palm Beach Estates is a gated community with its own amenities. Palm Beach has a small supermarket called Wil-Mart, restaurants and a couple hotels.

Mentawai Islands Regency

The Mentawai Islands are a chain of about seventy islands and islets off the western coast of Sumatra in Indonesia. Siberut is the largest of the islands. The other major islands are Sipura, North Pagai and South Pagai. The islands lie approximately 150 km off the Sumatran coast, across the Mentawai Strait. The indigenous inhabitants of the islands are known as the Mentawai people. The Mentawai Islands have become a noted destination for surfing.

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Tamarindo

Tamarindo is a town and distrito located on the Nicoya Peninsula on the Northern Pacific coast of Costa Rica in the Province of Guanacaste. The district has a population of 6,869, although the town itself is about 500. But it can swell to 5,000 people or more during the tourist season and during special holidays. The main attractions are surfing and eco-tourism.
Towns belonging to the district besides Tamarindo are Villarreal, Santa Rosa, Garita Nueva, Hernández and San José de Pinilla.

Mundaka

Mundaka is a town and municipality located in the province of Biscay, in the autonomous community of Basque Country, northern Spain. On the coast, Mundaka is internationally-renowned for its surfing scene.
Mundaka is accessible from Bilbao by EuskoTren on the Bermeo line.

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This is a ranked list of the best beaches in the world for surfing as voted on by men and women. These beaches include Sunset Beach, Jeffrey’s Bay, Bondi ...