Hidden Beach on Ambergris Caye, Belize is a secluded strip of several incredible coves with fine white sand and a quiet relaxing atmosphere than its more developed neighbor, Secret Beach. Hidden Beach is considered to be part of Secret Beach and though it requires a short walk through the jungle, it is definitely worth the time, especially if you want to get away from the hustle of the more popular beaches.
Secret Beach, Belize is a gorgeous representation of what the more touristy areas of today would’ve looked like years ago. Don’t be mistaken though, nowadays Secret Beach is starting to boom and crowds are starting to appear, that being said it is still possible to relax in peace and quiet. Located on gorgeous Ambergris Caye just a short drive from San Pedro.
El Matador Beach in Malibu is a dramatic slice of California coastline with an abundance of spectacular scenery. Malibu is full of incredible views and breathtaking beaches, but El Matador is one of the most popular
Natural Bridges State Beach is a 65-acre park in Santa Cruz, California is a wonderful example of how Mother Nature can manipulate even the largest of stones. The cove and beach provide a great place for wildlife lovers to spot many different types of birds, seals, otters, and even whales gracefully swimming by. There is also a trail to get some better vantage points and explore the tidepools, where you can see all kinds of ocean life like sea stars, crabs, and other interesting sea creatures.
Choose one of the many hiking trails within Santa Barbara Shores County Park, California, and explore the incredible sandy beaches or the eucalyptus forest where thousands of butterflies congregate.
Sandy Dune is an interesting attraction along the Pacific Coast Highway in the Malibu area of California. It is essentially a build-up of beautiful powdery sand that has been carried by the wind up from the ocean below and pushed up against a mountainside. it is definitely not a main attraction of Malibu by any standards but it is a fun place to stop and hike up for some great photography looking out into the pacific ocean near Point Mugu.
Fort Ord Dunes State Park is a unique state park consisting of massive sand dunes that are situated in Monterey Bay, California. The park features remnants of the now-closed Fort Ord
Carmel Beach, California has incredible sugary white sand and an idyllic backdrop of windswept trees and whimsical fantasy-styled cottages that are typical of Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Carmel River State Beach is a gorgeous white sand beach located in the whimsical village of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. The park features the aptly named Carmel River Lagoon and Wetlands Natural Preserve and is the outflow point of the Carmel River. The lagoon is an incredible wildlife watching area and has many species of birds.
Ambleside Park features a gorgeous sandy beach in West Vancouver and a walking trail that connects to the other beaches along the West Vancouver Centennial Seawalk.
West Vancouver Centennial Seawalk is popular 1.7-km walking and biking trail that takes you alongside picturesque beaches and provides spectacular views looking out at the Burrard Inlet.
Jericho Beach is located west of the Kitsilano neighborhood in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of Jericho Beach Park, which is a popular attraction in the city of Vancouver and features food concessions, a soccer field, a baseball field, tennis courts, picnic tables, public washrooms, beach volleyball nets, as well as a peaceful pond for bird and wildlife watching.
The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is the very first Chinese garden in history to be built outside of the country of China. It is located within Vancouver, British Columbia’s Chinatown, and is the oldest of its kind in Canada.
Formally known as Lake Okanagan Resort, the Okanagan Beach Club features 300 acres of Okanagan wilderness which has been set aside to create a wonderful vacation destination. Lake Okanagan Resort is perfectly tucked into the lush forests of the Okanagan Lake’s, Westside Road, and only 20 minutes away from the gorgeous city of Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.
The Okanagan College Connector Trail is situated on the south end of the city of Vernon, British Columbia, Canada, and has marvelous views of Okanagan Lake as well as Swan Lake to the north. You can start your hike at either Fulton Secondary School or from Mission Road which has a baseball diamond and some parking spaces.
Sicamous river Front Nature Park is situated right next to the mighty Shuswap Lake in the picturesque village of Sicamous, British Columbia, Canada. It has family-friendly walking and hiking trails that lead you through a beautiful forest alongside the Eagle River. The trail is a loop with a parking lot on Silver Sands Road.
Mill Creek is an easy and relaxing hike that is great for the entire family. It is located near Kelowna, British Columbia that takes you through a beautiful green forest alongside a creek that is abundant in small waterfalls and natural swimming pools. One of the bigger waterfalls in the park is perfect for jumping in and there is a small cliff if your brave enough to dive in.
Evelyn Falls is a picture-perfect natural waterfall that is nestled in the lush green forests and tucked into the mountains that surround the quaint lakeside village of Anglemont, British Columbia. The falls is a relatively unknown gem of the Shuswap region and is surrounded by a vast area of dense BC wilderness.
Papago is a fairly large park located in Phoenix, Arizona. Coming in at 1496 acres and has a plethora of different hiking trails that take you through beautiful desert landscapes littered with many unique species of cacti, including the famous saguaro. The saguaro cactus is an iconic piece of Arizona and is pretty much synonymous with the state.
