Famous for its 99% pure quartz sand that stays cool even on hot days, Siesta Key Beach has consistently been ranked among the world’s best beaches. The powdery white sand and clear turquoise water create a stunning setting. The beach offers excellent amenities including pavilions, playgrounds, tennis courts, and volleyball courts. Siesta Key Village is […]
Beaches for Kayaking
Pensacola Beach
Pensacola Beach features sugar-white sand and emerald-green waters along the Gulf Islands National Seashore. The beach is known for its laid-back atmosphere and family-friendly environment with the iconic Beach Ball water tower as a landmark. Visitors can enjoy watching the Blue Angels practice flights from the Naval Air Station. The boardwalk offers restaurants, shops, and […]
Cocoa Beach
Known as the surfing capital of the East Coast, Cocoa Beach is famous for consistent waves and as the hometown of 11-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater. The iconic Ron Jon Surf Shop and Cocoa Beach Pier are major attractions. Being part of Florida’s Space Coast, visitors can often view rocket launches from the beach. […]
Gould’s Inlet (St. Simons)
A scenic coastal inlet between St. Simons and Sea Island, popular for fishing, bird watching, and nature photography. Features a wooden observation deck and is a designated stop on the Colonial Coast Birding Trail. Not ideal for swimming due to strong currents.
Back River Beach (Tybee Island)
Facing the Savannah River on Tybee Island’s southern end, this calm beach offers spectacular sunset views and dolphin watching opportunities. Features gentler currents ideal for families with small children. Popular for kayaking and paddleboarding.
Hammocks Beach State Park
Features Bear Island, a 3-mile-long barrier island accessible by ferry or kayak. Offers pristine beaches with limited development, primitive camping, and excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and stargazing.
Wrightsville Beach
A vibrant beach town with crystal-clear waters and spacious shores. Popular with surfers, paddleboarders, and families. Features a scenic harbor, beach volleyball, and a lively downtown with restaurants and shops.
Holden Beach
A family-oriented beach with a small-town feel, known for being one of North Carolina’s least-developed barrier islands. Features 8 miles of south-facing beaches, fishing pier, boat ramp access, and turtle watching.
Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve
Protected coastal habitat featuring undeveloped beaches, salt marshes, and maritime forests. Limited facilities with focus on conservation and wildlife observation. Free access with important shorebird nesting areas and pristine natural setting.
Jamestown Beach
Small beach park on the James River near historic Jamestown featuring swimming areas, picnic shelters, and kayak launches. Offers historic setting with views of Jamestown Island. Parking fee required during peak season.