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America's Top 10 Romantic Beaches
East Hampton
Beach, New York
East Hampton is an approximately
sixteen square mile parcel of land adorned with ponds, wetlands, large,
open public greens, farmland, and woodland. The entire southern border
of the Village is one of the world's most beautiful ocean beaches. The
wide, white, sandy beach and dunes provide an expansive vista of the
ocean. The estates along the roads from Main Street to the ocean are
among the most impressive and valuable in the country.
Kiawah
Island, South Carolina
This island paradise is nestled
between the surf of the Atlantic Ocean and the sweeping marshes of the
mainland. Kiawah Island has 10 miles of pristine,
sun-swept beach. More beachfront than any individually planned resort
community on the Eastern Seaboard. Villas, private
homes, cottage, golf course facilities and resort are artfully woven
into the natural landscape, allowing visitors to enjoy both the modern
luxuries of a beautifully planned community and the serenity of a remote
barrier island.
Captiva Island, Florida
Captiva Island is a barrier island on
Florida's Gulf Coast near Fort Myers, FL. The beach is situated at the north
end of Captiva Road. This beach is
noted for its laid back easy lifestyle, breathtaking sunsets, and
wonderful shelling. The beach has white sugar sand, speckled by pretty
and unusual shells. The island has lush tropical vegetation and is
cooled by gentle sea breezes. Dolphin, Manatee and waterfowl
sightings are common.
Santa Catalina
Island, California
Santa Catalina is off the coast of
Southern California. This island looks much like California did
two-hundred years ago, a wilderness of oak, cactus, and sage, an island
with secluded coves surrounded by ocean with lush kelp forests and
abundant sea life. This is Santa Catalina Island, a modern beach resort
within a wilderness preserved for all to enjoy.
Hamoa Beach, Hana, Maui, Hawaii
Located just outside of Hana, this beautiful public beach shares some
facilities with the Hotel Hana Maui. Sea cliffs surround the bay and the
vegetation is lush. This beach has been voted one of Hawaii's favorite
beaches. Offshore is the little coconut-topped island of Alau.
Punalu'u
Beach, Big Island, Hawaii
Punalu'u Bay is
known for its beautiful black sand beach located on the Big Island of
Hawaii. Punalu'u got its name from the fresh water springs in the bay
where Hawaiians dove with gourds to the ocean floor to tap the springs.
Rare and endangered green sea turtles frequent the beach and may even
swim side by side with you as you play in the warm, clear waters.
Beachcomb the sparkling black sands for rare olivine crystals and
shells, or simply enjoy the warm tropical sunshine with your favorite
partner.
Moshup Beach, Martha’s
Vineyard, MA
Mushup Beach is located beneath the
infamous Gay Head Cliffs, This unspoiled paradise is covered with soft,
white sand and is framed by red, brown and tan striated cliffs looming
from above. Perhaps one of the East Coast's finest stretches of beach,
Moshup is frequently overlooked by visitors who come only to see the Gay
Head Cliffs and the Head Lighthouse.
Little Palm Island,
Florida Keys
In the Florida Keys , where the Gulf
of Mexico mingles with the Atlantic Ocean, lies Little Palm Island
Resort & Spa. Quietly tucked away from the hectic world, this private
island is a paradise of storybook description—complete with swaying
palms, white sand beach, endless turquoise waters, and of course, the
occasional hammock. At Little Palm, every dining experience is special.
Experince their renowned cuisine on a private table on the beach while
watching the sunset.
South Beach, Florida
In South
Beach, the sun is warm, the sky is blue, and the possibilities are as
endless as the waves crashing onto its white, sandy shores. A worldwide
destination famous for its lively nightlife, stunning beaches, exquisite
shopping, and delectable food. A tropical haven by day, the city
comes alive at sunset, ushering visitors into a world filled with music,
dancing, and indulgence. Diners are treated to an incomparable array of
irresistible cuisines ranging from Greek to Colombian, New World
Caribbean to Vietnamese, Mexican to Mediterranean, not to mention the
seafood. And for those with energy to spare, there are dozens of
late-night clubs, discos, and live concerts to sample.
Green Sand
Beach, Hawaii
Looking for a quiet one of kind beach. There is a beautiful, quiet
and romantic beach on the Big Island called Papakolea, or Green Sand
Beach. The sand is made from olivine crystals from a nearby cinder cone.
This sand sparkles in the sun and causes prolonged feelings of awe. This
beach is for the adventurous couple.
To get to this beach. you must hike 2 hours from South
Point. Don't attempt to go to Green Sands Beach without proper shoes ,
and lots of water and a backpack. Its a windy and hot hike.
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