Beaches

Sep 19, 2023 • 5 min read

Here’s all you need to know about how to discover this beguiling region.

Sep 16, 2023 • 8 min read

With world-class museums, lovely natural landscapes, and many lively neighborhoods, LA is an amazing playground not just for the rich and famous.

Sep 12, 2023 • 5 min read

Florida's best beach? That's a very tricky question. But don't worry, we can help. These are our favorite Floridian strips of sand.

Sep 12, 2023 • 8 min read

Life’s a beach in California. Here are 10 of the top spots for sea, surf, sand and sun in the appropriately named Golden State.

Sep 5, 2023 • 7 min read

These two countries consistently rank among the world’s best for livability, sophistication and happiness. So which one should you visit?

Sep 1, 2023 • 8 min read

Nature treks, caves and dive sites are just some of the world-class natural wonders Malaysia offers to adventurers

Aug 31, 2023 • 6 min read

Beaches may not spring to mind when you think of Texas but with over 600 miles of coastline, it's got some beauties. Here are 8 of our favorites.

Aug 24, 2023 • 4 min read

In Sayulita and San Pancho, one writer found secluded beaches, just-caught seafood and the pleasures of life in small-town Mexico.

Aug 15, 2023 • 7 min read

Surf, sand, carnival rides and the best in people-watching: the beaches in and around New York City are like nowhere else.

Aug 11, 2023 • 7 min read

Experience the best of Los Angeles' surf and sand culture with this guide to the city's top beaches.

Aug 10, 2023 • 6 min read

Cornwall hogs Britain’s coastal limelight, but Pembrokeshire is just as heart racingly beautiful

Aug 10, 2023 • 7 min read

A pair of writers go head to head comparing these two popular African destinations.

Aug 8, 2023 • 6 min read

The end of summer is coming fast, so it’s time to start planning your last hurrah for 2023.

Aug 2, 2023 • 7 min read

From McCarthy Beach to Ibeno Beach, there are plenty of sandy spots to enjoy in Nigeria.

Jul 25, 2023 • 5 min read

Lonely Planet destination editor AnneMarie McCarthy shows you how to make the most of 24 hours in Palma de Mallorca.

Jul 24, 2023 • 6 min read

The French Riviera is rightly celebrated as one of France's most glamorous coastal towns but the sun-kissed Atlantic coast holds plenty of magic of its own.

Jul 20, 2023 • 6 min read

Lonely Planet writer Kerry Walker headed to Malta and Gozo and fell hard for these twin islands in the Med.

Jul 19, 2023 • 5 min read

Get to know the striking beaches of Iceland, from black sands dotted with icebergs to blond geothermal coves.

Jul 16, 2023 • 5 min read

Lisbon itself might not have a beach, but the Portuguese capital is a short trip away from plenty of golden stretches of sand. Here are the best.

Jul 13, 2023 • 5 min read

We asked four travel writers about the their favorite under-the-radar vacation spots in their native Spain.

Jul 12, 2023 • 6 min read

Greece's Northern Aegean islands offer natural splendor, scenic towns and villages, and beautiful, uncrowded beaches

Jul 12, 2023 • 6 min read

From warm shallow bays perfect for tiny tots to crashing waves that will delight surfers, there are our top 10 beaches in the Algarve.