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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Kitesurfing Gear Orewa Beach Two men rest on the shore of Orewa Beach on the North Island of New Zealand as they rearrange their kitesurfing gear for another round of excitement.	Kaikoura Beach New Zealand The view to the sea and the Kaikoura Ranges is stunning from the beach in the town of Kaikoura on the South Island of New Zealand.	Sunset Gillespies Beach South Island Yellow hues fill the sky at sunset as the sun settles in after another beautiful day on Gillespies Beach on the South Island of New Zealand.
White Island Beach New Zealand Steam clouds rise above White Island Volcano in New Zealand as the sandy beach has become home to large rocks from this active volcano.	Picture Of A Beach Sunset USA Ruby Beach on the Olympic Peninsula is an awesome place for pictures of stunning sunsets and crashing ocean waves.	New Zealand Sea Lion After a swim in the water, a New Zealand Sea Lion heads up the beach at Waipapa Point in the Catlins on the South Island of New Zealand.
La Napoule Cote D Azur The Chateau de la Napoule shelters the sandy beach in the town of La Napoule on the western Cote d'Azur, Provence in France, Europe.	Beach Brighton Dunedin The sandy coastline along the shores of Ocean View Beach, near the city of Dunedin on the East Coast of the South Island of New Zealand.	Cuddling Sea Lions Otago Two Hooker Sea Lions cuddling on the beach in Molyneux Bay in Otago on the South Island of New Zealand.
Washington Beach Photo The silhouetted rocks along Ruby Beach on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington, USA contrast against the sunset light.	Wainui Beach Waikato NZ Wainui Beach in Waikato, New Zealand is a long stretch of beautiful sandy shoreline.	Gillespies Beach Sunset New Zealand Standing on Gillespies Beach on the South Island of New Zealand, the sunset glistens off the rocks on the beach.
Oliva Nova Valencia Kitesurfing Kitesurfing over the beach at Oliva Nova, Costa Blanca in Valencia, Spain.	Vacation West Coast Beach A popular beach to visit during a vacation is Ruby Beach on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington, USA.	Playa De Levante Beach Valencia Spain A popular place to spend the day during a vacation in Valencia is Playa De Levante Beach near the America's Cup Village.
Ripiro Beach New Zealand The beautiful Ripiro Beach extends for miles along the coastline in Kaipara on the North Island of New Zealand.	Picture Of Christchurch New Zealand The city of Christchurch in Canterbury is the largest city on the South Island of New Zealand.	Picture Of The Sun The sun sinks below a cloud during sunset over destruction Island Lighthouse in the Olympic National Park, Washington.
Taranaki White Cliffs New Zealand The North Taranaki Bight in New Zealand is made up of the beautiful White Cliffs and amazing beach that stretches along the coastline.	Cape Kidnappers Beach NZ The turquoise hues of the ocean laps up on the sandy beach of Cape Kidnappers in Hawkes Bay, NZ.	West Coast USA Photo A photo of Ruby Beach, situated on the West Coast of the Olympic Peninsula in Washington, USA.
Sunset Ocean Picture The ocean turns to shades of gold during sunset in the Olympic National Park at Ruby Beach, Washington.	French Beach Picture The pristine waters lap at a beach along the French Riviera in the Provence region of France.	Sun And Ocean Photo The sun appears from behind a cloud during a photo shoot along Ruby Beach in Washington and sets above the rough Pacific Ocean.
Sunset Scenery Picture The dramatic forms of the rocky scenery at Ruby Beach are silhouetted by the sunset light.	Woman Sunset Silhouette The silhouette of a woman sitting on a rock on Ruby Beach in the Olympic National Park, Olympic Peninsula of Washington, USA.	Sunset Rock Memorial NZ A rock memorial stands in the glowing rays of the disappearing sunset on Gillespies Beach near Fox Glacier in New Zealand.
Kitesurfing Orewa Beach NZ The winds along Orewa Beach on the North Island of New Zealand are ideal for kitesurfing.	Titirangi Bay Marlborough Sounds A quiet location situated at the north eastern end of the Marlborough Sounds of New Zealand is the protected Titirangi Bay.	Tractor Trailer Tours New Zealand Gannet Beach Adventures has family oriented tractor trailer tours that take you to the world famous gannet sanctuary in New Zealand.
Tata Beach Abel Tasman NP The beautiful seaside resort of Tata Beach is situated in the Abel Tasman National Park on the South Island of New Zealand.	White Cliffs Taranaki The stunning White Cliffs Reserve in Taranaki, New Zealand is named after the White Cliffs of Dover in England.	Ruby Beach Picture Washington USA The tide rushes in at Ruby Beach in the Olympic National Park in Washington, USA.
French Riviera Beach Pictures Pictures of the French Riviera in the Old Town Nice, France tempts any sun lover to book a flight to France and head to the beach.	Nice City Waterfront Photo The waterfront along the city is where most of the tourists flock to when visiting Nice, France in Europe.	Kite Flying Picture People on the beach in Seaside, Oregon, some flying a kite and others walking along the beach.
French Beaches Looking down from the Parc du Chateau on the French Riviera you can see for miles along the beautiful beaches in the city of Nice in the Provence, France in Europe.	Old Town Nice Waterfront The waterfront walkway in the Old Town of Nice on the French Riviera in the Provence, France in Europe.	Pacific Coast Picture You can walk for miles down the shoreline at low tide near the Olympic Peninsula along the Pacific West Coast in Washington, USA.
French Riviera Beaches Overlooking one of the many French Riviera beaches from the Parc du Chateau in Provence, France.	Olympic Peninsula Vacation A vacation to the Olympic Peninsula in Washington would be complete without watching the sunset from beautiful Ruby Beach.	Olympic Peninsula Coast The sinks low in the sky along the West Coast of the Olympic Peninsula at Ruby Beach.