Enjoy Magazine - January 2019 January 2019 Issue | Page 5

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KAPALUA BAY BEACH
MAUI • HAWAII
A crescent-shaped white sand beach perfect
for swimming and snorkeling. Clear azure
water is protected by lava formations.
Colorful tropical fish abound.
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COOPERS BEACH
SOUTHAMPTON • NEW YORK
Where nature and historic mansions
collide, Coopers Beach also tops National
Geographic Traveler’s list of best family-
friendly beaches. Surf with the jet-set, or
swim under the watchful eye of the only
lifeguarded beach in the Hamptons.
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LIGHTHOUSE BEACH
BUXTON, OUTER BANKS
NORTH CAROLINA
One of the best surfing beaches on the
east coast, Lighthouse Beach is perfect
for the active vacationer.
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HAPUNA BEACH STATE PARK
BIG ISLAND • HAWAII
For consistently good weather for swimming,
sunbathing and snorkeling, head to the
Kohala coast of Hawaii. White sand and clear
skies make Hapuna Beach State Park an
indulgence. It’s one of the largest beaches on
the island. Jump in, the water is warm!
OCRACOKE LIFEGUARDED BEACH
OUTER BANKS • NORTH CAROLINA
Accessible only by boat, this island is
worlds away from the mainland. With 15
miles of undeveloped and rarely visited
beaches, Ocracoke Lifeguarded Beach is
the place to unplug.
This annual
list of the
best beach
destinations
in the United
States is
filled with
hidden
gems.
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CORONADO BEACH
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
Mica sand literally sparkles in the
twilight. This beach is postcard
romance, California style. Surrounded
by mansions, the tranquil waters offer
tidepools and gentle waves. Join a
volleyball game or relax by the firepits
in the evening. This is California.
GRAYTON BEACH STATE PARK
FLORIDA PANHANDLE
Big sand dunes, sugar-white sand beaches
and emerald green water make this Gulf
of Mexico beach a sight to behold. Moss
draped oak trees and southern magnolias
line the roads. Grayton beach’s unofficial
slogan: “Nice dogs, strange people.”
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COAST GUARD BEACH
CAPE COD • MASSACHUSETTS
A pet-friendly beach, Coast Guard Beach,
is family-friendly. With low tides and white
quartz sand, this beach has something for
everyone.
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CALADESI ISLAND STATE PARK,
DUNEDIN/CLEARWATER • FLORIDA
Pristine and only accessible by boat,
Caladesi Island is a beach paradise. See
dolphins and osprey as you journey to
the barrier island. There are no hotels on
island. Just another reason to relax and
leave it just as you found it.
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BEACHWALKER PARK
KIAWAH ISLAND • SOUTH CAROLINA
This is the only public beach access on
Kiawah Island, a mostly privately held resort
community. With 11 miles of unspoiled beach,
this barrier island vacation spot is where the
Atlantic Ocean meets the Kiawah River.