On the bay, you have sunsets, and “twinkly lights and a little bit of a horizon,” she says, “whereas the ocean, unless ...

Time to hit the beach. Explore the country's best coastal hikes, from short walks to adventurous through-hikes.

Okinawa’s Yaeyama Islands are home to an unusual beach phenomenon: star sand. Closer to Taiwan than it is to the bigger islands of Japan, Taketomijima is among Japan’s southernmost ...

San Clemente will begin searching offshore from Dana Point to Camp Pendleton for some “Goldilocks” sand it can use to replenish its own shorelines — or risk losing its reputation as a beach ...

VIRGINIA BEACH — Sand replenishment in the resort area has ended early because of problems with the consistency and color of the sand. The project came to a halt last month when the grains ...

You may have heard of white and black sand beaches, but what about shores with pink sands? Though rare, several countries around the world, including Greece and Indonesia, are home to beautiful ...

It makes it the perfect location for photographers and nature enthusiasts, as the beach's distinctive, pebbly sand and eye-catching ... This small, secluded beach in Acadia National Park provides ...

San Clemente is at risk of losing its reputation as a beach town unless it finds sand to replenish its shorelines. So on Tuesday, the City Council will decide on a list of potential sites to pull ...

When it comes to haunted places in India, Dumas Beach in Gujarat often finds a chilling mention. Famous for its black sand and eerie atmosphere, this stretch of coastline along the Arabian Sea has ...

VIRGINIA BEACH — Patches of dull, grayish-black sand cover the beach near the water’s edge at 23rd Street. The dark sections stand out in contrast to the bright tan grains closer to the Boardwalk.