Exploring the World's Best Coastlines
Coastal cities, villages, rainforests, and beaches. Road trips. Boat rides and jet skis. The best sunsets.
How do you beat the coast? You can’t. All we can do is argue who offers the best coastline in the world.
Let the coastline pick your destination and let us guide you through the rest.

Vacations We could Plan For You
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Faroe Islands
A remote archipelago in the North Atlantic Ocean, between Iceland and Norway, with dramatic cliffs, sea stacks, and picturesque villages.
Places & routes recommend:
Gasadalur Waterfall
Sørvágsvatn (Leitisvatn) Lake
Tindhólmur Island
Fossa Waterfall
Eysturoyartunnilin (Eysturoy Tunnel)
Streymoyartunnilin (Streymoy Tunnel)
Sornfelli Tunnel
Oyggjarvegur (The Island Road)
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West Coast, USA
Stretching from the rugged cliffs of the Pacific Northwest down to the sunny beaches of Southern California, the West Coast of the United States offers a diverse range of landscapes, from rocky shores to sandy beaches.
Places & routes recommend:
Big Sur, California
Olympic National Park, Washington
Cannon Beach, Oregon
Seattle, Washington
Pacific Coast Highway (California State Route 1)
US Route 101 (Runs from Washington to California)
US Route 1 (Runs through California, Oregon, and Washington)
Oregon Coast Highway (US Route 101 in Oregon)
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Great Barrier Reef, USA
This is the world's largest coral reef system, stretching over 2,300 kilometers along the coast of Queensland in northeastern Australia. It's renowned for its stunning biodiversity and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Places & routes we recommend:
Cairns, Queensland
Whitsunday Islands, Queensland
Lady Elliot Island, Queensland
Heron Island, Queensland
Captain Cook Highway (Runs from Cairns to Port Douglas)
Bruce Highway (Connects major cities along the coast)
Whitsunday Drive (Around Airlie Beach)
Great Barrier Reef Drive (From Cairns to Cape Tribulation)
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Amalfi Coast, Italy
34-mile stretch of coastline in southern Italy that runs from Sorrento to Salerno. It's considered one of Italy's most scenic coastlines and was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.
Places & routes we recommend:
Amalfi Town
Positano
Ravello
Sorrento
Strada Statale 163 (Amalfi Coast Road)
SS163 Amalfitana (The Amalfi Drive)
Via Cristoforo Colombo (Along the coast in Sorrento)
Via Positanesi d'America (Positano to Sorrento Road)
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Halong Bay, Vietnam
Halong Bay is famous for its emerald waters & thousands of limestone islands topped with rainforests. The coastline is dotted with karst formations. Explore the bay in traditional junk boats or kayak through hidden lagoons to visit floating fishing villages.
Places & routes we recommend:
Titop Island
Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave)
Bai Tu Long Bay
Cat Ba Island
Halong Bay Road (Runs along the coast)
QL18 (Connects Hanoi to Halong Bay)
Bai Chay Bridge (Crosses Bai Chay Harbor)
Hon Gai - Cai Lan Road (Runs along the coast)
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Black Sea Coast, Turkey
Along the eastern European countries of Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Russia, Georgia, & Turkey. While some parts of the coastline are developed with beach resorts & seaside towns, others remain relatively untouched, with rugged cliffs, beaches, & ancient ruins.
Place & routes we recommend:
Sozopol, Bulgaria
Batumi, Georgia
Nessebar, Bulgaria
Constanta, Romania
E70 (Runs along the Bulgarian coast)
A99 (Runs along the Georgian coast)
DN3 (Runs along the Romanian coast)
D010 (Runs along the Turkish coast)
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Cape Town, South Africa
The coastline around Cape Town offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean meeting the cliffs of the Cape Peninsula.
Places & routes we recommend:
Table Mountain
Cape Point
Boulders Beach
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Chapman's Peak Drive (Scenic coastal road)
N2 (Connects Cape Town to Garden Route)
M6 (Runs along the coast in Cape Town)
R44 (Scenic drive along the coast)
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Pacific Islands
From the lush, tropical shores of Hawaii to the remote, volcanic landscapes of Fiji and Samoa, the Pacific Islands offer a diverse range of coastal environments, each with its own unique beauty.
Places & routes we recommend:
Waikiki Beach & North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii
Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Fiji's Mamanuca Islands
Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Honoapiilani Highway (Maui, Hawaii)
Kamehameha V Highway (Oahu, Hawaii)
Rarotonga Circular Road (Rarotonga, Cook Islands)
Bora Bora Ring Road (Bora Bora, French Polynesia)
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Norwegian Fjords
Norway's coastline is famous for its dramatic fjords, carved by glaciers during the last ice age. These deep, narrow inlets are surrounded by towering cliffs & make for breathtaking scenery.
Places & routes we recommend:
Geirangerfjord
Nærøyfjord
Lysefjord
Hardangerfjord
E39 (Along the coast, connects many fjords)
RV63 (To Geirangerfjord)
RV15 (To Nærøyfjord)
Fv243 (To Lysefjord)
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Haida Gwaii, Canada
Also known as the Queen Charlotte Islands, Haida Gwaii is an archipelago off the coast of British Columbia, Canada. Its coastline is characterized by ancient rainforests, pristine beaches, and Haida cultural sites.
Places & routes we recommend:
Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve
Naikoon Provincial Park
Tow Hill
Skidegate Village
Highway 16 (Main road on Graham Island)
Tlell Road (Runs along the coast in Graham Island)
Tow Hill Road (Leads to Tow Hill)
Masset Airport Road (Runs along Masset Inlet)
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Raja Ampat, Indonesia
Situated off the northwest tip of Papua in Indonesia, Raja Ampat is an archipelago known for its coral reefs, turquoise waters, and rich marine life. Its remote coastline offers incredible diving & snorkeling opportunities.
Places & routes we recommend:
Wayag Islands
Misool Island
Arborek Island
Piaynemo Viewpoint
Trans Papua Road (Main road in Raja Ampat)
Jalan Soekarno-Hatta (Road from Sorong to Waisai)
Jalan Raya Waisai (Runs through Waisai)
Jalan Doreri (Runs along the coast)
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Dalmatian Coast, Croatia
The Dalmatian Coast stretches along the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea, encompassing picturesque cities, islands, and rugged landscapes in Croatia. It's renowned for its historic towns like Dubrovnik & Split, cliffside beaches, crystal-clear waters, and island villages. The coastline is dotted with ancient ruins, medieval fortresses, and busy harbors.
Places & routes we recommend:
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Split, Croatia
Hvar Island, Croatia
Korčula Island, Croatia
D8 (Runs along the coast)
A1 (Connects major cities along the coast)
A2 (Runs along the coast on some islands)
D102 (Runs along the coast in Dubrovnik)
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Cinque Terre, Italy
Cinque Terre, meaning "Five Lands," refers to a string of centuries-old seaside villages along the Italian Riviera coastline. The five villages—Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso al Mare—Cinque Terre offers charming streets, and opportunities for hiking, swimming, and indulging in seafood & local wine.
Places & routes we recommend:
Riomaggiore
Manarola
Corniglia
Vernazza
SS370 (Runs along the coast)
Via dell'Amore (Coastal path connecting villages)
Sentiero Azzurro (Blue Trail along the coast)
Via Roma (Main street in each village)
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Socotra Island, Yemen
Located in the Arabian Sea, Socotra Island is home to unique flora & fauna found nowhere else on Earth. Its coastline features rugged cliffs, hidden coves, and surreal rock formations.
Places & routes we recomend:
Dixam Plateau
Qalansiyah Beach
Skand Peak
Detwah Lagoon Circuit
Coastal Route from Hadibo to Dihamri Marine Protected Area
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