Beach Pictures

Selection of our Beach pictures and photos from around the world.

Pictures of beaches from New Zealand to Greece, from Washington State to France.

Beaches come in a variety of forms such as golden or black sand, pebbles, and rocks! A beach is most often shaped by prevailing winds and waves which will decorate it with driftwood or kelp. A real treasure chest of goodies, a beach is a great place to explore and always has something to offer the beachcomber, from odd shaped mangled wood, different shapes and sizes of shells, sea birds, and interesting rock formations.

Sand dunes are a common feature of a sandy beach and many dunes are protected from heavy foot traffic. This is a bid to aid the regrowth of the grasses which hold the dunes together.

The wave action and gentle breeze along a beach (on a calm day) is for many a soothing motion for the soul and is a place to unwind. At the other end of the scale, storm watching has become a popular winter activity especially from the comfort of a warm and cozy lodge positioned along the fringe of a beach.

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Te Werahi Beach Sunset Picture New Zealand From the hills of Cape Reinga in New Zealand, visitors have stunning views of Te Werahi Beach and the Tasman Sea. During a typical west coast sunset, the scenery is ignited and the grasses glow in the golden light.	Surreal Coastal Sunset Picture West Coast Vancouver Island A surreal picture of water swirling around rocks set deep along the sandy coastal shores of South Beach in the Pacific Rim National Park on the West Coast of Vancouver Island at sunset.	Seniors Beach Walk New Zealand Vacation Catlins A couple of seniors take a beach walk at Waipapa Point in New Zealand as part of their relaxing sun filled beach vacation. This beach is found in the Catlins along the Catlin's Highway on the East Coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
Sun Illuminating Beach Coastline Scenery Pacific Ocean The tide of the Pacific Ocean hurries in as the sun shines brightly along the coastline with beautiful scenery of jagged rocks while illuminating the soft sandy beach and surface of the water.	Scenic Coastal Sunset Pacific Ocean West Coast Picture In typical West Coast style, a beautiful sunset lights the shores of the Pacific Ocean on Vancouver Island. This scenic coastal spot is South Beach in the popular Pacific Rim National Park near Tofino.	Aerial View Te Pukatea Bay Beach Abel Tasman National Park NZ A beautiful aerial view of the curved sandy beach of Te Pukatea Bay in the Abel Tasman National Park on the South Island of New Zealand. The Abel Tasman National Park covers an area of 22,530 hectares and is New Zealand's smallest national park.
Romantic Beach Vacation Lake Superior Ontario For a romantic weekend getaway or vacation, the shores of Lake Superior in the provincial park are the ideal destination in Ontario, Canada.	Delaps Cove Sunset Nova Scotia Brilliant colors fill the sky at sunset over the rocky beach at Delaps Cove in the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia, Canada.	Beach Trips New Zealand Trips with Gannet Beach Adventures is an interesting way to explore Hawkes Bay on the North Island of New Zealand.
Paradise Te Pukatea Bay South Island NZ Te Pukatea Bay is a paradise for any visitor to Abel Tasman National Park on the South Island of New Zealand.	Ruby Beach Sunset Picture Sunset along the Pacific West Coast on Ruby Beach on the Olympic Peninsula, Washington, USA.	Beach Vacation Picture A popular activity during a vacation pn the Olympic Peninsula of Washington, USA is to watch the sunset over Ruby Beach.
Driftwood Littered Beach Coastal Scene Driftwood is littered along the beach in this coastal scene of Wickaninnish Beach with the rough waters of the Pacific Ocean in the background. This beach is located in Wickaninnish Bay in Pacific Rim National Park on Vancouver Island, BC.	Woman South Beach Pacific Rim National Park A woman takes a walk after sunset along South Beach located in the Long Beach Unit of the Pacific Rim National Park - part of the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. This park can be found on the West Coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia.	Pacific Rocky Coastline Sunset Scenery Picture This view of the rocky Pacific coastline was taken at sunset and it shows South Beach in the Pacific Rim National Park. The exquisite coastal scenery is silhouetted while the pacific waters reflect the beautiful sunset.
Marine Mammal Wildlife South Island New Zealand This wildlife photo was taken on the South Island of New Zealand and is of a New Zealand Sea Lion, also known as a Hooker's Sea Lion. This marine mammal is seen here on the beach at Waipapa Point in the Catlins along the Catlins Highway.	Coastal Scenery Tautuku Bay Catlins South Island New Zealand The amazing coastal scenery of Tautuku Bay in the Catlins Region of the South Island of New Zealand is one of those views that makes you stop and catch your breath because it is so amazing. This view is from the Florence Hill Lookout.	Great Lakes Romance Ontario Canada The Great Lakes at sunset always conjures some romance for anyone standing on the beach watching the day turn to night. A little stone formation can also be seen here along the beach at Agawa Bay on Lake Superior, one of the Great Lakes in Ontario.
Scenic Rugged West Coast Beach Picture A rocky ledge leads to the scenic blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. South Beach is a stretch of coast located in the Pacific Rim National Park which is mixed with rugged shores and sandy beach on the pristine West Coast of Vancouver Island.	Beach Scenery Picture Denman Island British Columbia In this beach scene, there is lots of driftwood strewn along the beach in Fillongley Provincial Park, which is part of Denman Island. In the background can be seen Hornby Island and the Strait of Georgia, a major body of water in British Columbia.	Mountain Coastal Scenery Pacific Rim National Park This coastal and mountain scenery is seen from South Beach just after sunset in Pacific Rim National Park; part of the Long Beach Unit in the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve on the West Coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia.
Beach Sand Details Pacific Coast Scenery Patterns in the wet sand create unique sand details along the Pacific Coast in Tonquin Beach. This beach which is surrounded by beautiful ocean scenery is located in Tofino, on the West Coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia.	Winter Storm Wave Action Pacific Ocean Coast A winter storm whips along the coast of the Pacific Ocean and stirs up some stunning wave action off the West Coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.	Wickaninnish Interpretive Centre Pacific Rim National Park Receiving approximately 100,000 visitors per year, the Wickaninnish Interpretive Centre in the heart of the Pacific Rim National Park on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, BC has been undergoing a complete redesign of its exhibits.
Beachfront Camping Tofino Vancouver Island British Columbia There's nothing quite like pulling up to a camp site that's right on the beach. Beachfront camping is a unique experience and one found in a couple of campsites near the town of Tofino on the West Coast of the Vancouver Island in British Columbia.	Tide Pool Sea Life Tonquin Beach Tofino Vancouver Island An easily accessible beach from the town of Tofino on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, Tonquin Beach which is a small sandy stretch of shoreline, features occasional rocky outcrops such as this with a tide pool full of sea life.	Gillespies Beach Art Sunset West Coast New Zealand A beautiful sand and pebble beach on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand, Gillespies Beach is fringed by the rugged Tasman Sea and sand dunes - an art inspiring location no matter what the medium or time of day from sunrise to sunset.
Pacific Ocean Seascape Lennard Island Lighthouse Picture A boiling seascape of the Pacific Ocean as it lashes the shores of Cox Bay on the West Coast of Vancouver Island as Lennard Island Lighthouse stands high and dry on its rocky platform.	Stormy Pacific Ocean Coastal Sunset Picture An invigorating way to enjoy the sunset on a stormy evening is taking a walk along one of the many coastal shores near Tofino. During the winter months, the waves roll in off the Pacific Ocean and crash against the shores creating a grand spectacle.	Sunset Fillongley Provincial Park Denman Island British Columbia The picturesque Fillongley Provincial Park situated on Denman Island (off Vancouver Island) is a relatively small park with uninterrupted views of the Strait of Georgia making its beach ideal for strolling at sunset.
Abel Tasman Coastal Scenery Kayaking South Island New Zealand Kayakers take a rest along the Abel Tasman National Park beach front in the South Island of New Zealand. Sea kayaking is a popular tourist activity that offers spectacular views of the gorgeous coastal scenery of the park.	Kite Boarding Recreation Orewa Beach North Island New Zealand Kitesurfing, also known as kite boarding is a common activity on beaches such as the one here in Orewa, which is north of Auckland on the North Island of New Zealand. This is a sport that requires lots of good wind, so here is a prime location.	Great Lakes Vacation Lake Superior Provincial Park Ontario Footprints stroll along the beach at Katherine Cove in Lake Superior Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada. This is a peaceful, isolated vacation spot where you can walk on the beach and look out over Lake Superior - the largest of the Great Lakes.
Mission Bay Waitemata Harbour Auckland City North Island New Zealand An oasis in the city of Auckland on the shores of the Waitemata Harbour, Mission Bay is a suburb to the East of the city. Beautiful pohutukawa trees line the sandy beach separating the beach from the grassy area of the reserve.	Sand And Waves West Coast Tasman Sea South Island New Zealand A beautiful summer scene of soft sand and the constant waves of the Tasman Sea lapping at the shores of Kohaihai Beach on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. This beach, situated near the town of Karamea, is the start of the famous Heaphy Track.	Rocky Beach Delaps Cove Sunset Bay Of Fundy Evangeline Trail Nova Scotia The sun dips behind the horizon and shines its last rays of the day along the rocky beach at Delaps Cove, located in the Bay of Fundy along the Evangeline Trail in beautiful Nova Scotia, Canada.
Tasman Sea Coastline West Coast South Island New Zealand Situated 22 kilometres west of the Fox Glacier townsite, the gravely shores of Gillespies Beach face the Tasman Sea coastline on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand.	Footprints White Sand Crescent Beach Lockeport Lighthouse Route Nova Scotia A series of footprints in the white sand of Crescent Beach show evidence that someone has enjoyed a tranquile and beautiful walk along the beach. This white sandy beach is located in Lockeport, off Highway 3 on the Lighthouse Route in Nova Scotia.	Sea Lions New Zealand Marine Mammals Two New Zealand Sea Lions sun themselves on the beach at Waipapa Point in the Catlins along the Southern Scenic Route on the east coast of the South Island in New Zealand. These marine mammals breed and live around the coastlines of New Zealand.
Echo Valley Provincial Park Qu Appelle Saskatchewan Canada Covering an area of 654 hectares, the Echo Valley Provincial Park is a recreational spot situated in the beautiful Qu'Appelle Valley in Saskatchewan, Canada.	Last Mountain Lake Summer Vacation Rowans Ravine Provincial Park Saskatchewan Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer! A typical summer vacation scene on the shores of Last Mountain Lake at Rowan's Ravine Provincial Park in the prairie Province of Saskatchewan, Canada.	Beautiful Sunset Scenery Lake Superior Ontario Canada A coastline of granite outcrops and beautiful sandy beaches line the shores of the world's largest freshwater lake, Lake Superior which straddles the international borders of Ontario, Canada and the USA.