4 Fantastic Beach Vacation Places – Great Beach Vacation Destinations For the West Coast
It’s getting to be vacation time. Great! But where to go? If you’re on the West Coast, or don’t mind flying, there are a lot of breathtakingly beautiful beach vacation places to go. Here are some great beach vacations for you to consider.
Resorts in Hawaii
Put your frequent flier miles to good use and take a beach vacation on any one of the Hawaiian islands. They’re all beautiful and they’re all rather unique. Whatever island you choose, you’ll enjoy some of the best weather and the best beach vacation places in the world year ’round.
And there are countless places to explore and activities to experience throughout the state.
You can go horseback riding on the beach, or just get tan. You can swim in the ocean or go snorkeling or scuba diving off the coast. You can play golf or get pampered in a spa. And you’ll find some of the finest restaurants anywhere scattered throughout the islands.
An Oahu Beach Vacation
The first time people come to Hawaii many of them choose the island of Oahu. It’s the home of world famous Waikiki Beach where, aside from blue waters, tan sand and surfing, you’ll find restaurants, shops, clubs and all sorts of activities.
About a fifteen minute drive from Waikiki is the Kahala Mandarin Oriental. If you make your reservations there you can expect to be pampered like never before. You can visit the spa, take scuba diving classes, or choose to swim it up with the dolphins, enjoying life to the ultimate on one of these great beach vacations.
A Big Island Adventure
The Kona Village Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii is a very special place. There are no hotel rooms, only bungalows. And the exterior of each one looks like a home in a different part of Polynesia. You won’t be bothered by telephones or television. They’re both off limits. But you will find several vacation activities that include snorkeling, kayaking, sailing, volleyball, tennis, fishing, scuba diving, and glass bottom boat tours at this, one of the best beach vacation places in the world.
Half Moon Bay California
Located just 30 minutes by car away from San Francisco, the Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay is a quick beach vacation away from the normal busy life of the city. However, it’s like stepping into another century. There you will overlook 50 miles of California coastline and enjoy 19t century estate-style elegance in one of its 261 deluxe guestrooms. You can be pampered at the Ritz-Carlton Spa, situated on an ocean bluff or enjoy 36 holes of championship golf right outside your door. Beach vacation places rarely get better than this.
Torrey Pines State Preserve
Located at the Northwest end of San Diego, within the city limits, Torrey Pines offers you over 2000 wild and natural acres. Along with the trees of Torrey Pines, there’s a visitor center, miles and miles of trails, miles of beaches, and a lagoon that’s a vital area for seabirds.
The Torrey Pines State Beach stretches nearly four miles, from Del Mar to the sandstone cliffs of Torrey Pines Mesa.
You’ll also find Blacks Beach here, at the base of the 300 foot cliffs. Keep in mind that it’s clothing optional at the north end of Blacks Beach. So you can be on the safe side and always read the signs and follow the rules of the beach.
With plenty to offer, Torrey Pines State Preserve is a great addition to the already vast area of San Diego. It’s only a short drive away and has great beaches and plenty of trails for you to see. As a family trip, Torrey Pines is one of the great beach vacation places to spend the afternoon on your once in a lifetime vacation.
By: Steve Schulman
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Filed under Travel And Leisure by on Sep 2nd, 2010. 