Gwen Pratesi is an avid travel adventurer and beachgoer who lives less than a mile from the ocean in Amelia Island, Florida.

The wild and rugged Big Island of Hawaii is filled with many exciting things to do in incredible landscapes, from exploring Volcanoes National Park to ziplining through rainforests and chasing ...

One of Iceland’s most famous landscapes, Reynisfjara Beach, is being washed away and dramatically reshaped by fierce winter winds and coastal erosion. The beach on Iceland’s southern coast is a ...

From the Caribbean to the Mediterranean, the world is filled with stunning beaches — all with their own special, stand-out features. From crystal clear waters and powdery white sands to dramatic, ...

When one thinks of tropical beaches, images of white sandy shores and crystal-clear waters often come to mind. However, black sand beaches offer a unique and captivating twist on the typical beach ...

Most beaches start to feel the same after a while. Pale sand, blue water, repeat. But a few coastlines stop you mid-scroll because the sand itself looks unreal. These beaches get their color naturally ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Finding black streaks or splotches in the sand while walking along a Michigan beach may have you wondering if you've stumbled ...

It might be the only beach of its kind in the entire country. Black Beach in Silver Bay has become a popular summertime destination, and that might have something to do with its striking look. Along ...

Looking for a beach vacation close to home? From Florida to Hawaii, Tripadvisor data reveals America’s favorite beaches. Here’s some top spots for beach vacations in the U.S.—no passport required.

A California beach is down a single-lane road in the Marin Headlands that visitors tend to overlook. While black sand beaches are often associated with other places, such as Iceland and Hawaii, the ...