Best beach in the world

lou lou belle · Post by **lou lou belle** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 2:43 pm

I have been lucky enough to travel around the world, where would you say the best beach is and why?

Clodhopper · Post by **Clodhopper** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 2:50 pm

Starehole Bay, Salcombe, South Devon.

Golden sand, caves, shipwrecks, not accessible by road, and almost tropical in summer.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 2:56 pm

Marazion Beach - Cornwall

marazion beach - Google Images

Rapunzel · Post by **Rapunzel** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 3:22 pm

Any beach on the Isle of Wight. :-6:-6:-6

The Isle of Wight is a beach lovers paradise with over 60 miles of beach to explore throughout the year. From quiet secluded bays, fossil rich coves and miles of award winning sandy beaches which are safe for swiming, its no wonder the Isle of Wight's coastline is so popular.

In 2007, Blue Flag status was given to the beaches at Ryde East, Sandown and Shanklin for achieving the highest quality in water, facilities, safety, environmental education and management. Some 13 other Isle of Wight beaches were given Seaside Awards for above average water quality.

We have many beautiful sandy beaches that are never packed, the water is clean and clear, we provide beautiful weather, friendly natives and lots of fun. It's reminiscent of the most perfect childhood summer beach holidays!

:-6

Rapunzel · Post by **Rapunzel** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 3:25 pm

Betty Boop;1224720 wrote: Marazion Beach - Cornwall

marazion beach - Google Images

I've been there! :-6

I walked across to St. Michael's Mount at low tide!

:-6

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 3:28 pm

Huntington Beach for surfing!:-6

Post by **Betty Boop** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 3:33 pm

Rapunzel;1224740 wrote: I've been there! :-6

I walked across to St. Michael's Mount at low tide!

:-6

I went across in a Ferry boat just the other day, climbed up to the castle, looked all around, stumbled back down the mountain then walked around the fantastic gardens at the back of the mount. By the time we did all that the tide had gone out and we walked back across to Marazion.

And... everytime I look out of one of my windows I have a view of the Mount, stunning in all weathers (apart from fog

). :-6

Rapunzel · Post by **Rapunzel** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 4:06 pm

Betty Boop;1224745 wrote: And... everytime I look out of one of my windows I have a view of the Mount, stunning in all weathers (apart from fog

). :-6

Wow, you lucky thing! What a fantastic view! :-6

I've visited its twin, Mont Saint Michel in France too and that's just as beautiful. :-6

Post by **Betty Boop** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 4:16 pm

Rapunzel;1224766 wrote: Wow, you lucky thing! What a fantastic view! :-6

I've visited its twin, Mont Saint Michel in France too and that's just as beautiful. :-6

Not made it there, maybe it should go on my wish list...

Clodhopper · Post by **Clodhopper** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 4:33 pm

Betty: Going to be down in Truro visiting my bruv in a few weeks. Last time we went to Marazion and St Michael's Mount - perhaps this time it will be open!:wah:

I did like the causeway out to the island, and the ruts that thousands of cartwheels had made in it. A sense of deep time...

Post by **Betty Boop** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 4:41 pm

Clodhopper;1224779 wrote: Betty: Going to be down in Truro visiting my bruv in a few weeks. Last time we went to Marazion and St Michael's Mount - perhaps this time it will be open!:wah:

I did like the causeway out to the island, and the ruts that thousands of cartwheels had made in it. A sense of deep time...

I was in Truro today :wah: Check out the website, the National Trust places are in the habit of closing on odd days of the week! Let me know when, we may be about and could grab a coffee.

Clodhopper · Post by **Clodhopper** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 5:04 pm

Betty: That would be good. Hopefully it can be arranged, but I am there for my brother who is having a bad time :-1 and of course you have your own commitments...

We'll see what we can do. Coffee (well, tea in my case) with the Boop is not something to be turned down lightly!

Will contact you closer to the time. Only knew I would be going down there this evening. Hope we can work something out. :-6

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 5:04 pm

Ocean City, New Jersey....by far my fave beach:-6

Post by **Betty Boop** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 5:09 pm

Clodhopper;1224788 wrote: Betty: That would be good. Hopefully it can be arranged, but I am there for my brother who is having a bad time :-1 and of course you have your own commitments...

We'll see what we can do. Coffee (well, tea in my case) with the Boop is not something to be turned down lightly!

Will contact you closer to the time. Only knew I would be going down there this evening. Hope we can work something out. :-6

No worries, assess the situation when you get to him and let me know. :-6

fuzzywuzzy · Post by **fuzzywuzzy** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 5:39 pm

Mine!

Post by **Betty Boop** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 5:43 pm

Ok... you can go now Fuzzy, like anyone can compete with that!!

WOW! :-6

fuzzywuzzy · Post by **fuzzywuzzy** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 5:47 pm

Ninety mile beach in Victoria is lovely and mostly deserted. You can have the whole entire landscape to yourself. It's great when a storm is coming or watching the moon rise over the horizon. Anytime you want to come over for a swim you're most welcome:D

G#Gill · Post by **G#Gill** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 5:49 pm

Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk. Vast expanse of golden sand at low tide - superb for the children. Plenty of kiting, lots of boating activity as it is a very popular harbour for visiting boats, lots of sail-boarding, sailing etc. etc. and plenty of room on the beach to just spread out and sunbathe! The Queen's beach hut is just along the beach among the sand dunes and the pine trees (She often visits Sandringham, which is not many miles away from Wells). One year we saw Charles and Diana walking along Holkham sands (a continuation of the beach from Wells) and exchanged a few words with them ! There was nobody else in sight at the time !

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fuzzywuzzy · Post by **fuzzywuzzy** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 5:53 pm

That's a nice place Gill. lovely pics.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 5:53 pm

Clodhopper;1224788 wrote: Betty: That would be good. Hopefully it can be arranged, but I am there for my brother who is having a bad time :-1 and of course you have your own commitments...

We'll see what we can do. Coffee (well, tea in my case) with the Boop is not something to be turned down lightly!

Will contact you closer to the time. Only knew I would be going down there this evening. Hope we can work something out. :-6 Clodd........ Hugs for your bro. Give him plenty of support. :-4

Clodhopper · Post by **Clodhopper** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 5:54 pm

Gosh, I remember Australian beaches! The sand is coral fragments and so WHITE with a scrunchy sound all their own when you walk on them.

But your favourite beach isn't just a physical location, it's where your heart is. Which is why every person's different location is completely right.

fuzzywuzzy · Post by **fuzzywuzzy** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 5:54 pm

You know you guys are making me jealous! I am sitting here in the middle of winter freezing my butt off thinking hurry up summer.!!!:-5

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 5:57 pm

Stunning pics Meggs and no, no-where can compete with that. You are so lucky and going by the colour of the water, it's seems un-poluted.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 5:59 pm

Clodhopper;1224825 wrote: Gosh, I remember Australian beaches! The sand is coral fragments and so WHITE with a scrunchy sound all their own when you walk on them.

But your favourite beach isn't just a physical location, it's where your heart is. Which is why every person's different location is completely right. Your so right and I nearly wrote that myself. It could be the biggest crap beach in the world but if the people I love were with me, it would matter not one iota.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 6:10 pm

fuzzywuzzy;1224821 wrote: Ninety mile beach in Victoria is lovely and mostly deserted. You can have the whole entire landscape to yourself. It's great when a storm is coming or watching the moon rise over the horizon. Anytime you want to come over for a swim you're most welcome:D

Wow, all that beach more or less to yourself! That's not possible here at this time of year, even at night the place is full of cars with headlights flashing and people looking for fun :wah:

Betty heads off to the penny jar, hmmmm can I book a room for 2019 please? :wah:

Post by **Betty Boop** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 6:11 pm

fuzzywuzzy;1224826 wrote: You know you guys are making me jealous! I am sitting here in the middle of winter freezing my butt off thinking hurry up summer.!!!:-5

If it makes you feel better, it's raining here :wah:

fuzzywuzzy · Post by **fuzzywuzzy** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 6:23 pm

Betty I kid you not the rates for flights out of Britain at the moment are insane. it's not even half of one weeks pay. Our country strives on tourism they are basically giving away tickets.

G#Gill · Post by **G#Gill** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 6:23 pm

If it makes Fuzzy feel better, it's chuffin pouring in the Midlands UK !!!!! :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl :-5 :rolleyes:

fuzzywuzzy · Post by **fuzzywuzzy** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 6:24 pm

yep I fell much better now . I shouldn't tell you it's sunny here though . But it's still freezing.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 6:28 pm

fuzzywuzzy;1224851 wrote: Betty I kid you not the rates for flights out of Britain at the moment are insane. it's not even half of one weeks pay. Our country strives on tourism they are basically giving away tickets.

Wonder if I could wangle a gap year from uni :wah:

They need a flight direct out of Cornwall to you then, I swear half the nation is here right now. You can have some, ease the congestion on our roads.

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 7:20 pm

This is one of my favorite beaches here in San Diego it is called "Wind & Sea" it is in La Jolla growing up it was our beach. There are so many beautiful beaches in San Diego the entire coastline is beautiful beaches.

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Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 7:58 pm

fuzzywuzzy;1224821 wrote: watching the moon rise over the horizon.

The motion of the Moon is much more difficult to calculate than the motion of the Sun.

If you want very precise directions, then you're best off using a planetarium program, which can calculate the direction of the Moon for whatever time and location you want, and (usually) can calculate the direction at moonrise and moonset as well. Some examples are Redshift 5 (for Microsoft Windows; Maris Technologies) and xplns (for Linux; Xplns introduction (english)), but there are many more.

If you don't mind doing some calculations yourself, then you can try the instructions from the "Positions in the Sky"-page. If you just want the general direction, and already know where the Sun rises and sets in each season for the location that you are interested in, then you can figure it out as follows: If the Moon is x days beyond the lalalalalalallalalaalalaaaaadoes x times 2/5 months later and x times 4/5 hours earlier, as seen from the same location on Earth. Likewise, if the Moon is x days before New Moon, then it rises and sets roughly where the Sun does x times 2/5 months earlier and x times 4/5 hours later.

fuzzywuzzy · Post by **fuzzywuzzy** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 8:07 pm

thank you Nomad........................:-2

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 8:09 pm

:yh_rotfl

[QUOTE]thank you Nomad........................:-2[/QUOTE]

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 8:10 pm

The best beach in my opinion depends on what you plan to do. Swim, surf, fish, lay out, photo, picnic or combination. I have several beaches that I love, but for different reasons. Some in Australia, New Zealand, Florida, Yucatan Penninsula, California, Belize, Tahiti and Hawaii.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 8:13 pm

Lon;1224885 wrote: The best beach in my opinion depends on what you plan to do. Swim, surf, fish, lay out, photo, picnic or combination. I have several beaches that I love, but for different reasons. Some in Australia, New Zealand, Florida, Yucatan Penninsula, California, Belize, Tahiti and Hawaii.

Which in Florida Lon ? Talk to Nomad.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 8:14 pm

CARLA;1224873 wrote: This is one of my favorite beaches here in San Diego it is called "Wind & Sea" it is in La Jolla growing up it was our beach. There are so many beautiful beaches in San Diego the entire coastline is beautiful beaches.

o m g, stunning Carla, absolutely beautiful!:guitarist:guitarist

just stunning and magnificent.

you have an awesome advantage of living right there!

our beaches here are all polluted.

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 8:20 pm

Well----having lived in the Tampa area for a few years I am somewhat partial to the Gulf side and the beaches around Ft. Myers and Sarasota. I was a lot younger and might find those beaches now that I am older not be the same. Oh--they were great party beaches.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 8:24 pm

Lon;1224895 wrote: Well----having lived in the Tampa area for a few years I am somewhat partial to the Gulf side and the beaches around Ft. Myers and Sarasota. I was a lot younger and might find those beaches now that I am older not be the same. Oh--they were great party beaches.

You lived in Tampa ?

No you didnt.

Did you ?

Where ?

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 8:38 pm

Yes I am truly lucky to be a native San Diegan our beaches are special these 3 picture are from the beach in Del Mar and is a 5 minute walk from my sisters house. The benches you see on the left in the pictures are in memory of my Dad and my Aunt we bought them and had them dedicated on the beach from the Del Mar City Council. :-4

[QUOTE]o m g, stunning Carla, absolutely beautiful!

just stunning and magnificent.

you have an awesome advantage of living right there!

our beaches here are all polluted.[/QUOTE]

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Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 8:48 pm

CARLA;1224902 wrote: Yes I am truly lucky to be a native San Diegan our beaches are special these 3 picture are from the beach in Del Mar and is a 5 minute walk from my sisters house. The benches you see on the left in the pictures are in memory of my Dad and my Aunt we bought them and had them dedicated on the beach from the Del Mar City Council. :-4

Im shooting for San Diego within a year.

Youll have to give me the lowdown on where we should go when were ready.

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 8:49 pm

You got it Nomie just let me know when.

[QUOTE]Im shooting for San Diego within a year.

Youll have to give me the lowdown on where we should go when were ready.[/QUOTE]

Patsy Warnick · Post by **Patsy Warnick** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 9:11 pm

Miami Beach - Ft. Lauderdale - West Palm Beach - CoCo Beach Florida

are beautiful.

San Diego & Hawaii Beaches are beautiful. Oregon Coast is a wonderful area...

I've had the priviledge to do some traveling - I haven't found a beach I haven't enjoyed.

Just confirmed Hawaii plans for October.

Aloha

Patsy

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 9:20 pm

Patsy Warnick;1224912 wrote: Miami Beach - Ft. Lauderdale - West Palm Beach - CoCo Beach Florida

are beautiful.

San Diego & Hawaii Beaches are beautiful. Oregon Coast is a wonderful area...

I've had the priviledge to do some traveling - I haven't found a beach I haven't enjoyed.

Just confirmed Hawaii plans for October.

Aloha

Patsy

Cocoa Beach ? Its a brown hard packed sand with tons of jellyfish everywhere. Not very attractive really.

Patsy Warnick · Post by **Patsy Warnick** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 9:30 pm

All beaches are different - from digging for clams on WA Ocean Shores to

climbing rocks or sand dunes in Michigan/Ohio area.

Then there's the beaches - Oh, Cabana Boy ....!!!

now that's a beach.

Patsy

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 9:33 pm

Patsy Warnick;1224920 wrote: All beaches are different - from digging for clams on WA Ocean Shores to

climbing rocks or sand dunes in Michigan/Ohio area.

Then there's the beaches - Oh, Cabana Boy ....!!!

now that's a beach.

Patsy

We stayed there one night after going to Cape Canaveral. It was a good trip but I wasnt impressed with the beach. Didnt like Daytona much either. Key West in itself is a cool place but even their beaches suck. The West Coast is much nicer in my opinion.

Patsy Warnick · Post by **Patsy Warnick** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 9:47 pm

Comparing the 2 I'd have to agree the West Coast/ Pacific Ocean wins hands down... I did find the water warmer on the East Coast.

If you haven't made it to the West Coast Nomad - it's a must

I'm sure that's why we love Hawaii so much

the sand is warm, soft, loose, deep, the water is luke warm / refreshing

and we've made quite a rapore with many there. it's a great time...

I hope you make the time for CA / Oregon ? Hawaii ?

Oh, timing is everything - check calendar for those Jellyfish - Hawaii has them too...!!!

Patsy

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 10:40 pm

Nomad;1224899 wrote: You lived in Tampa ?

No you didnt.

Did you ?

Where ?

Out 40th street near Temple Terrace where U. of South Florida now stands.

lou lou belle · Post by **lou lou belle** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 12:40 am

fuzzywuzzy;1224818 wrote: Mine!

That is truly beautiful, but hey is,nt that my dog in the picture

I think i have to say Noosa in Queensland was pretty impressive. I love Australia :-6

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 7:22 am

lou lou belle;1224935 wrote: That is truly beautiful, but hey is,nt that my dog in the picture

I think i have to say Noosa in Queensland was pretty impressive. I love Australia :-6

Wrong.