World Directory, Australia, Australia, Victoria, Surf Coast Shire

With Victoria’s second city, Geelong, just 22km to the north and with two of the nation’s best surf beaches, Bells and Jan Juc, at the front doorstep, it was inevitable that Torquay would emerge as one of the state’s most popular coastal resorts. Standing at the eastern gateway to the Great Ocean Road, Torquay also introduces visitors to spectacular seafront drives west to Anglesea and the scenic gems of Victoria’s magnificent southern coast. The international surfing spotlight is focused on Torquay at Easter for the traditional Bells Beach titles, while recreational surfers can run the wave gauntlet secure in the knowledge that the beach is guarded by volunteers from Victoria’s largest surf lifesaving club.

World Directory, South America, Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro

Immortalised in a popular song, 'The girl from Ipanema', this part of Rio offers not only its legendary beach, but numerous excellent hotels, bustling nightlife, sophisticated shopping opportunities and quality restaurants, all within walking distance of each other.

World Directory, North America, United States, California, Orange County

Laguna Beach is a seaside resort and artist community located in southern Orange County, California, approximately 24 miles (39 km) southeast of the county seat of Santa Ana. It is known for having some of the most beautiful beaches in southern California. The city has good hotels, unique shops and restaurants, world famous art galleries and art festivals. Many movies and TV shows have been filmed here.

World Directory, North America, United States, Maine, York County

From the carousel and arcades in York Beach to the peace and quiet of the one of the largest wilderness areas on the East Coast, York truly is an ideal vacation spot -- for all reasons. York has miles of beaches: the popular Long Sands and Short Sands, and, off the beaten track, Passaconaway and Harbor Beach.

World Directory, Australia, Australia, New South Wales , Sapphire Coast

Get away from the hustle and bustle of every day life by visiting Magical Merimbula and relaxing and enjoying the jewel of the Sapphire Coast. There is something here for everyone including endless white sandy beaches and pristine clear waters of the ocean, lakes and rivers.

World Directory, North America, United States, North Carolina, New Hanover County

Carolina Beach is a town in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. It is located on Pleasure Island and is part of the Wilmington metropolitan area.

World Directory, North America, United States, Delaware, Sussex County

Bethany Beach is part of the Quiet Resorts, a seven-mile stretch of sandy, Atlantic ocean beaches in the southeastern corner of Delaware that also includes South Bethany and Fenwick Island.

World Directory, North America, United States, Florida, Broward County

Pompano Beach is a city in Broward County, Florida, along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean just to the north of Fort Lauderdale. The Nearby Hillsboro Inlet forms part of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.

World Directory, North America, United States, Massachusetts, Barnstable County

Wellfleet is a small fishing/artist village on outer Cape Cod ...in the heart of the Cape Cod National Seashore. Atlantic Ocean, Cape Cod Bay and Wellfleet Harbor ...35 miles of pristine beaches and many nature trails.

World Directory, North America, United States, California, Orange County Seal Beach ,

The Pacific Inn Hotel is located just a few blocks from the ocean in beautiful Seal Beach, offering a Pet Friendly hotel with 71 guest rooms, all non-smoking with private balconies. The Seal Beach Pier, 30 local restaurants, The Aquarium and Long Beach are nearby attractions to the Pacific Inn Hotel in Seal Beach.