Facing the waves of the Pacific Ocean, the islands are a maze
of pocket beaches, exposed reefs, lagoons, densely forested islands and bare, windswept rocks.
Not exact matches
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pocket.
While walking the Coquimbo roads, Darwin had filled his
pockets with seashells and, having lived through an earthquake just a few weeks earlier, concluded reasonably that the Coquimbo roads were ancient
beaches of the Pacific Ocean, which was right there, and that they stood at their present level not because the ocean had sunk or somehow drained away but because the earth itself had risen, as it practically had just then, right beneath his feet.
He had the ring in his
pocket during most
of our stay, and he ended up proposing on Waikiki
Beach one
of the nights we were there staying at the Hilton.
They also feature an internal hidden
pocket is perfect to securely stash keys, ID, money, making them suitable for cruising, a range
of athletic activities and a day at the
beach.
The
beach was exactly like its picture, all palm trees and blue water and green hills, with sandflies that brushed and stung your ankles to remind you that it was real, and little shacks planted here and there that sold bake»n' shark — deep - fried shark in a
pocket of fried fresh dough that tasted better than anything she'd ever eaten.
Sure there's the expected advantage
of being able to lug a pile
of books to the
beach in your
pocket, but the sightseers are targeted now too.
The beautiful island has constantly changing microclimates with sprawling resorts,
pockets of sandy sunset
beaches, hikes through the valley, and quaint little camping spots.
Sandwiched between the bluffs on either side
of the cove lies a
pocket beach.
Located about 10 miles northwest
of Malibu, this secluded
pocket beach has rocky shores, robust waves and some
of the clearest water in LA.
Here I list eight
of the best destinations where you'll find stunning
beaches without breaking your
pocket.
Generally, we set out in our kayaks after breakfast and paddle to one
of the area's many
pocket beaches for a picnic lunch.
It's much like the backpacking bubble — surfers attract other surfers and you'll find
pockets of them dotted along the
beaches across the globe.
The tropical climate and its 17 pristine white sandy
beaches, coves and
pockets of fringing reef attract tourists from all over.
Along the way you'll see hillsides
of cypress and wildflowers, views
of old shipwrecks, access to the epic ruins
of Sutro Baths,
pocket beaches, and a new Lookout Visitor Center.
Smaller than its neighbor, Baker
Beach, this
pocket of sand features a picnic area, sunbathing, good play spots for children, and spectacular views
of the Marin Headlands and Golden Gate.
After a heart - pumping hike (and clamber), you'll earn your meal on this secluded
pocket beach, tucked into the folds
of the Marin Headlands.
Or if ringgit in your
pocket is more
of a priority than a view, a longhouse dorm back from the
beach.
To be honest it's a pretty busy place most days however there are still
pockets of sanity here and there and less crowded areas up and down the coast if a quiet
beach is a high priority.
Ten miles south
of Cannon
Beach lies a rich
pocket of rainforest wonderland known as Oswald West State Park.
A
beach which isn't just one stretch, but juts out in a few different directions, creating little
pockets of privacy.
While Villa Zelie is tucked away in a quiet
pocket of Canggu, it's also mere minutes from
beach clubs, shops and acclaimed restaurants, as well as being conveniently connected to the rest
of Bali.
Read our Santa Monica travel guide to explore this
pocket of SoCal perfection, including some
of the most popular attractions: • The amusement park at the Santa Monica Pier • Shopping along Montana Avenue • Walking the
beach paths • The Annenberg Community Beach
beach paths • The Annenberg Community
Beach Beach House
From beautiful black - sand
beaches to tropical forests alive with jungle melodies, this
pocket of Central America is something
of a natural paradise.
Located in a residential
pocket of Santa Monica - just two blocks from the
beach and a short coastal drive from Malibu - Huntley Santa Monica Beach is the ultimate Southern California beach vacation destina
beach and a short coastal drive from Malibu - Huntley Santa Monica
Beach is the ultimate Southern California beach vacation destina
Beach is the ultimate Southern California
beach vacation destina
beach vacation destination.
A unique vantage point from which to take in city, sand, and sea, Huntley Santa Monica
Beach retains its sense
of tranquility in a residential
pocket of Santa Monica.
Molle Islands National Park covers a picturesque cluster
of islands in the heart
of the Whitsundays with white sandy
beaches and
pockets of rainforest, encircled by the aqua waters
of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
It is a tiny, lightweight product that fits in the palm
of your hand, and could be easily carried in your
pocket, making it an easy to carry
beach blanket that you can have with you all the time.
Wedged between Condado in the west and Isla Verde in the east, this little residential
pocket is home to a charming collection
of guesthouses and inns, a great
beach, and fun, casual places to eat and hang out.
With stunning resorts littered up and down 7 mile
beach, vast expanses
of white sand and turquoise sea, there is a
pocket of Caribbean paradise waiting for you.
Samadi Bali is «a centre for radical well - being and self - empowerment» in a
pocket of Canggu not far from Echo
Beach.
Honeymoon Bay is the most famous
of the four small
pocket beaches near Cape Moreton.
Located in a
pocket of tranquillity on Buderim Mountain, the grounds
of this five star grand Manor spill into the Rainforest / Waterfall Park, yet only minutes to Mooloolaba
beach and Buderim Village with quality restaurants, shops, markets, golf courses and 40 minutes drive to Noosa.
You'll also enjoy the classic Galapagos highlights, like a visit to the wild tortoises farm and volcanic lava tunnels, with ample time to explore beautiful and fascinating
beaches as well as the
pockets of interesting animal populations that make the Galapagos unique.
In every such waterfront neighborhood however, there are «special
pockets» — sites that rise above the others in terms
of beach quality — and The Beachcomber enjoys just such a location
of exceptional
beach quality.
There are other little
pocket beaches around the bay that are only
of interest if you're kayaking or paddleboarding around.
260 hectares
of coastal park:
beaches 7 rocky shores, river frontage, grasslands & heath, remnant rainforest
pockets.
If sandy
beaches are more your scene,
pockets of sand can be found along the Ceningan Strait and down the cliff below Secret Point Huts.
Named after the first permanent settlers who came to the area in 1882, the track is an easy walk under the shaded protection
of beautiful king ferns and a variety
of rare fauna and flora (like the endangered arenga palms), with little
beach pockets dotted along the way for you to stop and explore.
Just a short distance away from a number
of beaches, this hotel features 12 rooms, 43 rustic cabanas and three premium cabanas, ensuring there is something to suit all
pockets and tastes.
In a nutshell: Quarter - mile long
pocket of sandy
beach; great snorkeling.
16 miles
of pure soft sand
beach and crystalline water, a huge all inclusive hotel offer for every
pockets and a very busy night life.
Beyond Sydney Harbour's landmark buildings, Sydney Harbour National Park shelters secluded
beaches, picturesque islands and rare
pockets of native bush.
The
pocket - sized Wavefinder UK & Ireland has detailed listings
of over 450
of the best surfing
beaches in the UK and Ireland.
Still, even in the context
of the vast amount
of money changing hands at the Miami
Beach Convention Center, where the main fair is taking place, there are
pockets of resistantly antimaterialist art, and outside its walls some performance and film are to be found.
At the press briefing I attended during the week
of Art Basel Miami
Beach, Schnabel made an amusing appearance, showing up in pajamas worn under a Gaultier sport coat with a
pocket - handkerchief folded poofy - poof.
There is a gem - like little show
of work by Vik Muniz, the Brazilian - born artist famous for large - scale photographs
of images composed out
of non-traditional materials — chocolate, glitter, dust, trash — at Whitebox, the
pocket gallery that rests at the heart
of Whitespace, the innovative, West Palm
Beach exhibition space.
With all
of its glitzy parties, wild sculptures and deep -
pocketed collectors, it's easy to forget that Art Basel Miami
Beach is really a trade fair.
He was
of the opinion that the
beaches on Costa Rica's west coast were especially dangerous, due to the lack
of lifeguards as well as being
pocket beaches and having high wave energy forces.
So not only do you get Newport
Beach, California coverage that will protect your belongings so that you don't have to replace them all out
of your
pocket.