Hike through the island’s oak-tree-shaded interior for the chance to see armadillos, deer, hogs, rabbits, turkeys and raccoons. This national seashore is a haven for wildlife: on the beach, you’ll find wild horses and loggerhead turtles. Cumberland Island, Georgiaįrom camping to the Carnegies, Cumberland Island is one special place. If you aren’t into that scene, turn left at the bottom of the stairs. When you venture down to the beach, keep in mind that there is a nudist area on the north end. The gentle giants often come fairly close to shore. Pack a lunch (there’s a picnic area on the bluff with a spectacular view), and if you come from November to May, keep an eye out for migrating gray whales. Gray Whale Cove State Beach in Half Moon Bay is one of Northern California’s under-the-radar beaches. This is also a fantastic destination for birders, with feathered friends that range from songbirds to bald eagles.Įscape the crowds at Northern California's Gray Whale Cove Beach © USA Getty Images / iStockphoto 4. The beach is protected as a state park, and has picnic facilities and a playground for little travelers. With a picturesque lighthouse, a pretty nearby pond and surrounding hiking trails, this Maine beach has a lot to keep you occupied – if you don’t want to just stretch out on a beach blanket or take a teeth-clattering swim. In a state known for its rocky, cobbled coastline, Roque Bluffs is a rare stretch of sand cast off by glaciers millions of years ago. Even the geological formations here are unique: only 3.5 percent of land in the US has this type of black rock. Climbing these beauties will make you feel like a kid again – and if you stick around for sunset, you’re in for a treat, as the driftwood branches make for a lovely silhouette shot. Boneyard Beach, FloridaĪt Big Talbot Island State Park, on an Atlantic Coast barrier island between Amelia and Fort George Islands, you’ll find a beach that might not be what you’d normally expect in Florida.Ībout a half-hour drive from Jacksonville, Boneyard Beach (aka Black Rock Beach) has a coastline with 30-foot bluffs and find massive driftwood trees.
Sunset at Boneyard Beach © Glenn Ross Images / Getty Images 2.
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