From the seashell-laden shores of Florida's Sanibel Island to a green sand beach in Hawaii to island oases in French Polynesia, this exquisitely illustrated collection uncovers 100 of the world's best shores and coasts.

From the boho surf culture of Australia's Bondi Beach to Costa Rica's dreamy Playa Blanca, rich in white sand and wildlife, discover the world's most breathtaking coastlines, riverbanks, and lakefronts in 100 Beaches of a Lifetime.

Along with tried-and-true favorites, such Oregon's Cannon Beach and Brazil's Ipanema Beach, discover other noteworthy gems, including:

• Lake MacDonald, a colorful, picturesque lakefront in Glacier National Park
• Chesterman Beach, a surprising surf hub in British Columbia, Canada
• Mississippi's Ship Island swim beach, on a barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico
• Shell Beach, in Western Australia, a favorite for beachcombers
• Plage de Palombaggia, in Corsica, known for its beauty and crystal clear water
• Cape Maclear, a snorkeler's paradise in Malawi

... and many more!

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Published: 05/06/2025
ISBN: 9781426223907
Pages: 400