Top 10 Beach Cities #Part2
6. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Photograph by Francesco Zizola, Noor, Aurora Photos
The
city that spawned Carnival and “The Girl from Ipanema” has a buzzing
beach scene throughout its 25 miles (40 kilometers) of shoreline, from
Copacabana— where bronzed Cariocas clad in skimpy swimwear and Havaianas
stroll the wave-patterned promenade in the shadow of Christ the
Redeemer—to the more upscale Ipanema, framed by the Rio skyline and the
rocky peaks of Dois Irmãos (Two Brothers).
7. Santa Monica, California
Photograph by Philip Gostelow, Aurora Photos
With 3.5 miles (5.6 kilometers) of broad, sandy beaches, a fresh ocean breeze, and progressive vibe, Santa Monica
has long been a magnet for the Hollywood set. In the 1920s, movie
moguls and starlets partied at Club Casa Del Mar; today, celebrities
dodge the paparazzi at the Shutters on the Beach hotel. Join a
volleyball game, look for sea lions, or just watch the Pacific rollers
crash on the beach.
8. Sydney, Australia
Photograph by Narelle Autio, Agence VU/Aurora Photos
Sydney
is rimmed with dozens of beaches, but Bondi—a 0.6-mile (one-kilometer)
crescent of golden sand 20 minutes from downtown—has become synonymous
with the laid-back Aussie lifestyle. Sydneysiders come here for the
booming surf, but the beautiful-people-watching is unparalleled. Keep
your eyes peeled for migrating whales from May to early October.
9. Tel Aviv, Israel
Photograph by Alessandro Grassani
Call it Miami Beach on the Med. Tel Aviv
is the Dionysian counterpart to religious Jerusalem. In the “bubble,”
as it’s known for its inhabitants’ tendency to tune out regional
skirmishes, some restaurants, discos, and clubs are open until dawn. By
day, the scene shifts to the city’s promenade and eight miles (13
kilometers) of beach literally steps from town. Head to wide and sandy
Gordon Beach to sit in a seaside café or take a dip in the saltwater
pool.
10. Vancouver, British Columbia
Photograph by Chris Cheadle, Photolibrary
Canada’s
most adventurous metropolis is home to ten beaches, from the
family-centric Jericho to the clothing-optional Wreck Beach, many of
which offer commanding views of the Vancouver
skyline and majestic North Shore Mountains. Sporty types prefer
Kitsilano or “Kits,” a six-minute drive from downtown, for its free
tennis and basketball courts, and its super-size heated saltwater pool. Source
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