12 places to discover
Bulabog Beach is a beach on the eastern side of Boracay Island in Barangay Balabag, Malay, Aklan, Philippines, opposite the island's White Beach. It faces the Sibuyan Sea and is sheltered by a reef creating a shallow lagoon. Widely recognized as the Philippines' premier kitesurfing and windsurfing destination due to strong seasonal winds, it hosts numerous kite schools, resorts and eateries along its sandy shoreline and offers sunrise views.
Four Mile Beach is a long sandy beach at Port Douglas in the Douglas Shire of Far North Queensland, Australia. Stretching approximately four miles along the Coral Sea, it is known for its palm-fringed foreshore, clear turquoise water and views to the Low Isles. Located adjacent to the town centre, it is a central attraction for swimming, walking and water sports and serves as a departure point for Great Barrier Reef tours.
Hua Hin Beach is the main 4-kilometre sandy beach in Hua Hin town, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, on the western shore of the Gulf of Thailand, about 200 km south of Bangkok. Developed as Thailand's first beach resort in the 1920s following royal patronage and railway access, it is known for its wide white sand, calm shallow waters, traditional fishing boats, horseback riding, and proximity to the town centre, hotels and Klai Kangwon Palace.
Laem Pakarang Beach is a long sandy beach on the cape of Laem Pakarang in Khuk Khak, Takua Pa District, north of Khao Lak in Phang Nga Province, Thailand. It is known for its quiet, less-developed shoreline, wide sand expanse at low tide, and views over the Andaman Sea. The beach is notable for the nearby Police Boat 813 Tsunami Memorial and its seasonal surf conditions.
Leighton Beach is a long sandy urban beach in North Fremantle, City of Fremantle, Western Australia, just north of Fremantle Harbour. It is known for its white sand, clear turquoise water, grassed foreshore reserve and consistent sea breezes. The beach is popular for swimming, sunbathing, walking and wind-based water sports and is backed by residential development, cafes and the Fremantle to Perth coastal corridor.
Mui Ne Beach is a long sandy coastal stretch located in Mui Ne ward, Phan Thiet city, Lam Dong Province in south-central Vietnam. Formerly part of Binh Thuan Province, it extends along the East Sea for about 10 kilometers. Known for its palm-lined shore, consistent winds, fishing boats and nearby sand dunes, it is a major resort area with numerous beachfront resorts and is notable for kitesurfing, windsurfing and fishing village culture.
Ninh Chu Beach is a 10-kilometre crescent-shaped sandy beach in Khanh Hai, Ninh Hai District, Khanh Hoa Province (formerly Ninh Thuan Province) on Vietnam's south-central coast. Located about 6 km east of Phan Rang–Thap Cham, it is known for calm, clear turquoise water, fine white-yellow sand, and gentle waves. Fringed by casuarina trees and backed by resorts, it forms part of the Vinh Hy–Nui Chua coastal area and is valued for swimming and scenic coastal views.
Pak Nam Pran Beach is a sandy beach at the mouth of the Pran Buri River in Pak Nam Pran, Pran Buri District, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, about 30 km south of Hua Hin. It is known as a quiet fishing village beach with a long sandy shoreline, traditional fishing boats, and seafood restaurants. The beach is flanked by Khao Kalok headland to the south and offers a calm, local coastal atmosphere.
Pallarenda is a northern coastal suburb and beach area of Townsville in Queensland, Australia, about 10 km north of the city centre. It is known for its long sandy beach facing Cleveland Bay with views to Magnetic Island and Cape Cleveland, and for the adjoining Cape Pallarenda Conservation Park. The area combines a calm family beach, foreshore parkland, and significant World War II historic sites.
Pantai Balok is a sandy coastal beach located in Balok, about 15 km north of Kuantan city in Pahang, Malaysia. Facing the South China Sea, it is known for its long stretch of sand, casuarina trees and steady winds that attract windsurfers and kitesurfers. The beach is a popular local recreation area for picnics, swimming and sunset views, with nearby resorts and seafood restaurants serving visitors.
St Kilda Beach is a sandy urban beach on Port Phillip Bay in the suburb of St Kilda, about 6 km southeast of central Melbourne, Victoria. Within the City of Port Phillip, it is Melbourne's most famous bayside beach, known for its foreshore promenade, St Kilda Pier, views of the Melbourne skyline, and sheltered bay waters. It has served as a popular seaside recreation area since the 19th century.
Werribee South Beach is a sandy foreshore on Port Phillip Bay at Werribee South in the City of Wyndham, Victoria, about 35 kilometres southwest of Melbourne. The beach features a long, flat sandy shoreline with shallow waters, backed by a foreshore reserve with parkland and picnic facilities. It is known for calm bay swimming, fishing, kite and windsurfing, and views across the bay, serving as a popular local recreation area for residents and visitors.