Beaches

Jun 17, 2025 • 5 min read

From birdwatching to sunsets, here are the best beaches out West.

Jun 16, 2025 • 21 min read

From fabled golden bays to little-known coves, these are the best beaches in the world.

Jun 15, 2025 • 7 min read

Hit the beach first, but consider the walkable downtown for great food and art or taking a quick trip out of town for birding, golfing and an amusement park.

Jun 14, 2025 • 6 min read

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

Jun 13, 2025 • 9 min read

The Golden State is known for its wealth of golden sands. Start planning your visit now with our list of the top 11 best beaches in California.

Jun 13, 2025 • 9 min read

Bella Italia has some of the most beautiful stretches of sand on the planet. Work your way around the coastline with 17 of our favorite beaches in Italy.

Jun 13, 2025 • 6 min read

Portugal has a vast coastline with many sun-kissed beaches. The choice can be overwhelming, so why not start with 11 of our absolute favorites? Dive in.

Jun 13, 2025 • 8 min read

From among Europe’s tens of thousands of miles of coastline, we’ve selected 20 of the best beaches all over the continent.

Jun 13, 2025 • 18 min read

From the Caribbean to the Pacific Northwest and beyond, Lonely Planet editors have picked the 23 best beaches in the US.

Jun 12, 2025 • 9 min read

Four New York City-based editors reveal the places they love most for a quick and easy trip.

Jun 12, 2025 • 4 min read

Local writers share their favorite lesser-visited destinations for their vacations in Greece.

Jun 12, 2025 • 7 min read

Five Spain-based travel writers share a few beloved vacation spots near their homes.

Jun 12, 2025 • 8 min read

Local travel writers share their favorite lesser-known places to visit in Italy.

Jun 11, 2025 • 9 min read

Set off on this three-day itinerary from Swansea to take in beaches, history and hikes on Wales’ scenic Gower Peninsula.

Jun 11, 2025 • 8 min read

Montenegro’s tiny coastline has some of the most dazzling beaches in the Balkans. Here are the 11 best beaches in Montenegro.

Jun 10, 2025 • 13 min read

Explore the most amazing corners of Portugal on these five epic itineraries.

Jun 8, 2025 • 6 min read

From beach resorts just an hour from Tokyo to tropical island idylls, Japan's beaches are its best-kept secret. Here's our top 10.

Jun 6, 2025 • 6 min read

Experience one of the world's most luxurious and stunning destinations without busting your budget.

Jun 6, 2025 • 7 min read

Discover castles, vineyards and superb food on these easy day trips from Turin.

Jun 5, 2025 • 7 min read

There is nothing like summer on the Costa Brava. Plan your visit with this guide.

Jun 5, 2025 • 8 min read

It’s easy to see how La Jolla earned the nickname Jewel of San Diego.

Jun 4, 2025 • 12 min read

Glasgow is the perfect starting point for a six-day driving tour along the wild West Coast of Scotland, visiting scenic glens, mountains and beaches.