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North Avenue Beach on Lake Michigan in Chicago, Illinois.

Visiting North Avenue Beach, Chicago: Practical guide for first-timers

North Avenue Beach is a public Lake Michigan beach in Lincoln Park, Chicago, centred on an Art Moderne, ocean liner-shaped beach house at 1601 N. DuSable Lake Shore Drive. This guide covers opening hours, admission, transport and parking, accessibility, and other practical visitor tips. This…

Greenfield Beach in Jervis Bay, New South Wales.

Greenfield Beach, Jervis Bay: How to get there, snorkelling and White Sands Walk guide

Planning a visit to Greenfield Beach in Jervis Bay? This guide covers how to get to Greenfield Beach, what to expect, and why it’s one of the quieter Jervis Bay beaches. Greenfield Beach, Jervis Bay, is one of several excellent beaches in Vincentia, New South…

Visiting Arroyo Burro Beach County Park, Santa Barbara: practical guide for first-timers

Arroyo Burro Beach County Park — also widely known as Hendry's Beach — is a 13.8-acre public beach and park in Santa Barbara, California. This guide covers opening hours, admission, parking, public transport, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. Last updated: June 2026. A key detail…

Greenly Beach, Eyre Peninsula: Rock pools, swimming and visitor guide

Planning a visit to Greenly Beach on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula? This guide explains what makes Greenly Beach special, how to get there, and why its famous rock pools have become a favourite with photographers. Australia has several world famous beaches. Bells Beach, Bondi Beach…

An Corran Beach on the Isle of Skye, Scotland.

Visiting An Corran Beach, Isle of Skye: practical guide for first-timers

An Corran Beach is a small black-sand beach on the Trotternish peninsula of the Isle of Skye, near the village of Staffin, approximately 17 miles north of Portree. This guide covers access and parking, what to see, how long to spend, accessibility, and practical tips…

Bundegi Beach in Exmouth, Western Australia.

Bundegi Beach, Exmouth: Location & swimming safety

Bundegi Beach near Exmouth, Western Australia, is a calm, east-facing beach with a coffee shack and gorgeous fringing reef. Where is Bundegi Beach? Bundegi Beach is on the North West Cape of Western Australia, near the town of Exmouth. It is on the eastern coast…

Avalon Beach in Sydney, New South Wales.

Avalon Beach, Sydney: Is it better for surfing or swimming?

Surfers love Avalon Beach in Sydney for its big, reliable breaks. Stay between the flags or stick to the rock pool if swimming, however – the rips can be dangerous. Where is Avalon Beach? Avalon Beach is one of Sydney’s Northern Beaches. You’ll find it…

Grayton Beach State Park near Destin on Florida's Emerald Coast.

Visiting Grayton Beach State Park, Santa Rosa Beach: practical guide for first-time visitors

Grayton Beach State Park is a 2,200-acre Florida State Park, located near Santa Rosa Beach in Walton County, Florida. It is consistently ranked among the most beautiful beaches in the United States. This guide covers opening hours, entry fees, parking, the park's capacity closure policy,…

Henderson Beach State Park in Destin, Florida.

Visiting Henderson Beach State Park, Destin: practical guide for first-time visitors

Henderson Beach State Park is a 208-acre Florida State Park managed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, located at 17000 Emerald Coast Parkway on US 98 in Destin, Florida. This guide covers opening hours, entry fees, parking, the new reservation system, accessibility, and practical…

Bilgola Beach in Sydney, New South Wales.

Bilgola Beach, Sydney: Why should I go?

Bilgola Beach in Sydney is tucked in amongst steep green reserves. The surfing isn’t great, but the setting is spectacular and the rock pool is marvellous for swimming. Bilgola Beach is one of those beaches that many Sydneysiders haven’t heard of. It’s not quite a…