The Best of Hot Summer Swim Beaches

Summer is the time we look for visiting beaches. The Sun, warm sand, waves, lull of the surf and the smell of the ocean helps us to relax and find peace. Some of them prefer to be more active swimming, surfing, beachcombing and snorkeling.

Some of the most sought after summer beaches are

Cannon Beach, Oregon
This beach was named after the cannon that washed ashore from a shipwreck in 1846. The main attraction of this summer beach is the world’s third largest freestanding monolith, the 235 foot tall chunk that sits on the beach. The main pastimes at the beach are whale watching, beachcombing, riding three-wheelers along the sand or walking beside the surf. An annual day is also celebrated here every year in the month of June called Sandcastle Day. The scenery across the beach is breathtaking but the weather is rugged with temperatures touching 80 degree Fahrenheit during the peak summer.

Cape May, New Jersey
This is one of the most costly beaches as it has a reputation of being frequented by the founding fathers of the old colonial states and more recently by the Presidents of the United States that many hotels here claim to be the “The Summer White House”.

Cape May was recognized as one of America’s top 10 beaches with Victorian structures and island’s rich history. This beach is a world-famous location for observing migratory birds with over 400 species of birds being recorded.

East Hampton, New York
The main activities on the beach of East Hampton, is strolling along the broad stretches of white sand and listening to the roaring waves, surfing and taking a walk through thousands of acres of white pine. For those who are not a fan of Mother Nature you may visit many galleries, antiques or go shopping.

Honaunau Bay, Hawaii
The most amazing experience in Hawaii is that you get an opportunity to swim with spinner dolphins if you go for an early morning swim.

The Honaunau beach is a crescent shaped beach with soft white sands and tall palm trees. The natural beauty of the beach has lured photographers and made this beach the most photographed beach in Hawaii.

The highlight of this bay is the coffee plantations and the rain forests.

Kapalua, Hawaii
This summer beach has golden sand and huge palm trees. The beach is protected from the strong winds and waves by black lava shelter. This makes swimming very safe year round. The beach is opposite to Molokai Island, where whales are seen offshore in winter.

Mauna Kea, Hawaii
This summer beach has white sand, palm tress and clear blue water. The crescent shaped beach is a favorite spot for sun worshippers, water sport enthusiasts and families looking for a place full of sand that is also safe. It’s a nice place to rent a car and drive around, as the Big Island experiences 10 of the world’s 12 climates from a snow capped mountain to a desert to the world’s most active volcano.

Exotic Beaches Of The World

Simply put, beach is a place where the sea meets the land and unique flora and fauna thrives. The sea turtle swims for a long distance and crawls on the native beach to lay its eggs. The beach is a place of refuge for the sailors who get lost in the sea. It generates the sound of silence where many a people find peace. The beach is warm but the beach breeze is always cool. Beaches are generally filled with sun bathers, sun worshippers and those who love to watch and play with the waves. For some who love water sport like the scuba, sailboard and the surfboard, beach is nothing less than heaven.

Some of the exotic beaches around the world are

The Baths – Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
The highlight of this beach is its exotic pools and grottos that are formed by huge boulders that are scattered across the white sandy beaches. It looks magical to see the hidden caves and secret pools lit by bright sunlight through the boulders.

This beach was voted as the “best beach” by the Caribbean Travel and Life Magazine.

Flamenco Beach – Culbera Island, Puerto Rico
This exotic beach is a nature lover’s delight. Tropical forests, beaches, nature and turtles. Most of this island is protected for wildlife and plants. This beach is visually stunning with a perfect horseshoe formed by green hills with land stretching into the ocean. With no man-made object in sight you will learn to appreciate the power of creation.

Flic en Flac – Mauritius
This is the best place to spend a nice and relaxing holiday. Flic en Flac is a small village which is very quiet and charming with the beautiful white sand beaches and a blue lagoon.

Copacabana – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
This beach is called as the party capital of the world. It is considered as a Manhattan with bikinis and is a centre of activity both day and night. The beach is lined with a bicycle path and public shower.


Playa Tamarindo – Costa Rica
This is an exotic beach and it looks like the jungle has come right up to the beach. The beach is filled with sea turtles that come back every year.


North Playa del Carmen – Mexico
This is a wide sandy stretch of beach with find white sand. This beach is calm and is good for water sports and diving. It also has a little reef for snorkelling.


Kata Beach – Phuket, Thailand
It is about 17 kilometres south of the town. It has a long and peaceful sandy beach. This beach is good for swimming, sailing, windsurfing, sunbathing and scuba diving.

Some of the other exotic beaches are Paradise Beach – Mykonos in Greece, Bondi Beach – Sydney in Australia and Kapalua Beach – Maui in Hawaii.

World Travelers, Stand Up And Be Heard

Have you ever been to Rio De Janeiro? It is the hot spot of South America. With the carnivals, samba and other dance music, architecture and shopping, allows for hours of fun and excitement for the entire family. If you are looking for more spiritual adventures, there is the giant statue of Christ the Redeemer, and religious parades. Whatever you are looking for, you can find it at any of the Brazilian beaches. The water is clear, and warm, and beaches clean without harsh stone to cut up your feet. Just be sure to stay clear of the shanty towns where violence is a way of life. Be smart, and stay close to the more traveled areas.

Monte Carlo is the dream spot for many vacationers. Imagine a city owned by a king who opened up the doors for the world to experience and explore the grandeur. It sits on the French Riviera, with the Mediterranean Sea in Monaco over its shoulder, with access to France and Italy. The opulence, or majesty is known throughout the world for big spenders, due to the casinos, shopping and dining. If you like boating, you should visit the beaches on the French Riviera. There are yachts that will take your breath away. Charter one for a big anniversary or birthday celebration to experience something you will never forget.

Florida has so many beaches it would be difficult to list them all. The emerald waters, will melt away all the workday blues, and give you a place to stretch out and enjoy the privilege of getting away. With or without your children. There are amusement parks that will take an entire week to get through one end to another. So, start saving your dollars, because the money will disappear faster than you can imagine.

Whichever beach you choose from these mentioned, will bring a great sense of accomplishment. If you remember dreaming and wishing you could actually live beyond your means for a brief moment in time. One of these beaches will make that dream come true, and that wish answered.

You will find a vast difference with the beaches from Brazil to French and Florida. Figure out what kind of cash you have to spend. Take a little more time to decide what it is you want to do once you get there, and imagine the possibilities. Plan one area for one trip, and then in a few years, go to another location. Before you know it, you will be a world traveler and have great stories to tell your grandkids. You will certainly have something to put in your memoirs.

Be mindful to find out when rainy season begins and ends. The worst thing to have happen is to get there on a sunny day, and the next day the monsoon begins. Forewarned is forearmed, so if you do find yourself in the hotel with the rain pouring down, smile, find an indoor activity and plan better next time around. Have fun world traveler.

Best Florida Beaches Destinations

There is a short list of Florida places to visit:


Best beaches for celebrity seekers:

Lummus Park (South Beach), Ocean Drive between 5th and 15th streets, Miami Beach
Ponte Vedra Beach, near Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, Northeast Florida
Lantana Beach near the Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach (in Manalapan), Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast
St. Pete Beach, near the Don CeSar, Tampa Bay area
Islamorada Beach, near The Moorings and Cheeca Lodge, the Florida Keys
Vanderbilt Beach, near the Ritz-Carlton, Naples, the Lower Gulf Coast
Seagrove Beach, near Seaside, in the Panhandle

Best beaches for loneliness and romance:

Caladesi Island State Park, a mile west of Dunedin, Tampa Bay Area
Lovers Key State Park, on County Rd. 865 between Fort Myers Beach and Bonita Beach in Lee County, the Lower Gulf Coast
Bahia Honda State Park, Bahia Honda Key (mile marker 37), the Florida Keys
John U. Lloyd Beach Recreation Area, Dania Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Broward County
St. George Island State Park, St. George Island, the Panhandle
Blowing Rocks Preserve, Jupiter, Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast
Canaveral National Seashore, Titusville, Northeast Florida

Best beaches for sea shells:

Bowman's Beach, on Sanibel Island, Lower Gulf Coast
Holmes Beach, Anna Maria Island, the Lower Gulf Coast
St. Joe State Park, on Cape San Blas, the Panhandle
Sombrero Beach, Marathon, the Florida Keys
Vero Beach, Palm Beach & the Treasure Coast
Turtle Beach, Siesta Key, Tampa Bay area
Jacksonville Beach, Northeast Florida

Best beaches for families, kids and castle building:

Clearwater Beach, Tampa Bay area
Delray Beach, Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast
Hollywood Beach, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale and Broward County
Siesta Beach, near Sarasota, Tampa Bay area
Harry Harris Park, Tavenier (mile marker 92.5), the Florida Keys
Anastasia State Park, St. Augustine, Northeast Florida
Fort Myers Beach, the Lower Gulf Coast

Best beaches for animals:

Jupiter Beach, Jupiter, northern Palm Beach County
St. Joe Beach, Port St. Joe, north of Apalachicola in the Panhandle
Dog Beach, Key West, adjacent to Louie's Backyard Restaurant near the southernmost point, the Florida Keys
Smyrna Dunes Park, New Smyrna Beach, Northeast Florida
Rickenbacker Causeway and Beach, Key Biscayne, Miami & Miami Beach
Abercrombie Park, on Park Street at 38th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, the Tampa Bay Area
Flagler Beach, north and south of 10th Street (but not at the 10th Street pier), Flagler Beach, Northeast Florida

Best beaches for diving in:

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
Bahia Honda State Park, Bahia Honda Key (mile marker 37), the Florida Keys
Fort Lauderdale Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Broward County
Fort Walton Beach, the Florida Panhandle
St. Andrew's State Recreational Area, Panama City, the Florida Panhandle
Egmont Key, Tampa Bay, southwest of Fort DeSoto Beach, the Tampa Bay Area
Vero Beach, Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast