50 Best Beaches
Level 1: (15 beaches) - 06/01/2025 -11/30/2025
Level 2: (35 beaches) - 06/01/2025- 05/31/2026
Level 3 (50 beaches) - 06/01/2025 - 11/30/2026
Each beach can be done once.
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TASKS
1. Lanikai Beach — Hawaii
Located on Oahu's northeastern shore, Lanikai Beach is one of Hawaii's best beaches. Due to its offshore coral reef, the water is super calm throughout the year, making it ideal for swimming and snorkeling, as well as sailing and windsurfing.
🏖️ Read a book set in Hawaii or where a character goes swimming or where a character goes to the beach.
2. Laucala Island — Fiji
This breathtaking private island is the stuff of travel dreams. From rainforest walking tours to horseback riding right on the beach, there are endless activities to thrill you or chill you out. You'll feel like you've discovered an untouched part of the Earth on your visit here.
🏖️ Read a book set in Fiji or with a character who likes their privacy, or where a character goes horseback riding.
3. Siesta Beach — Florida
Located on Florida's Siesta Key, near downtown Sarasota, this stunning strand regularly tops "best of" lists due to its soft white-quartz sand which stays cool even when the temps soar. Siesta also has lifeguard stands and a shaded picnic area, both of which make it great for families.
🏖️ Read a book set in Florida or where a character is a lifeguard or a book with a family at the center of the storyline.
Located on Oahu's northeastern shore, Lanikai Beach is one of Hawaii's best beaches. Due to its offshore coral reef, the water is super calm throughout the year, making it ideal for swimming and snorkeling, as well as sailing and windsurfing.
🏖️ Read a book set in Hawaii or where a character goes swimming or where a character goes to the beach.
This breathtaking private island is the stuff of travel dreams. From rainforest walking tours to horseback riding right on the beach, there are endless activities to thrill you or chill you out. You'll feel like you've discovered an untouched part of the Earth on your visit here.
🏖️ Read a book set in Fiji or with a character who likes their privacy, or where a character goes horseback riding.
Located on Florida's Siesta Key, near downtown Sarasota, this stunning strand regularly tops "best of" lists due to its soft white-quartz sand which stays cool even when the temps soar. Siesta also has lifeguard stands and a shaded picnic area, both of which make it great for families.
🏖️ Read a book set in Florida or where a character is a lifeguard or a book with a family at the center of the storyline.
Lilac Time - Fern Michaels, Lori Foster, Carolyn Brown (Kensington - May 2025) - Sweet as Honey
by Fern Michaels (Florida) - June 13
This hidden beach in Phuket, Thailand is one of the most jaw-dropping destinations you can visit while feeling like you're on a private island. It's secluded, vast, and offers plenty of opportunities to snorkel and swim around in crystal-clear waters.
🏖️ Read a book set in Thailand or with a body of water on the cover or where an object or person is hidden.
The Viking's Royal
Temptation - Roxy Harper (HH #1863 - June 2025) (body of water) - June 20
One of the best beaches in New York is the famed Fire Island. Known for being a great summer getaway for beachgoers in the LGBTQ+ community, the island has plenty to offer for every type of traveler. The tranquility and natural beauty of Fire Island is also unmatched. Whether you're looking for peace or a party, this beach locale has it all.
🏖️Read a book with a fire on the cover or set on an island or tagged LGBTQ.
The island of Bora Bora is famous for its jaw-droppingly beautiful beaches like Matira, which has calm azure waters and shallow lagoons. One of the best ways to experience the lagoons is to stay in a resort that offers fabulous over-the-water bungalows that are popular with honeymooners.
🏖️ Read a book where someone goes on a honeymoon or where a person stays at a resort or where the author's initials can be found in POLYNESIA.
Widely considered one of the best beaches in the US Virgin Islands, Trunk Bay is the pride of St. John, which was named one of the top Caribbean islands by Travel & Leisure. Located in Virgin Islands National Park, this spectacular strand is known for its azure waters, soft white sands, and 225-yard-long underwater snorkeling trail.
🏖️ Read a book with a character who is a virgin or set in the Caribbean or where a character goes to a park.
The beaches of Nassau, such as Cable Beach, are definitely a major draw, especially for those who like to snorkel or go scuba diving. Some of the top diving spots include Trinity Cave and the Blue Hole, a deep natural hole with large schools of tropical fish.
🏖️ Read a book with a blue cover or where a character goes snorkling or scuba diving or with the word fish in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
The Duke's Champion - C.H. Admirand (Dragonblade - June 2025) (blue cover) - June 25
9. Miami Beach — Florida
Work on that golden Miami glow during the day in Lummus Park, which is in the heart of South Beach, then party at night. SoBe's clubs attract world-renowned DJs, and the beaches are full of attractive people, making this a hub for both nightlife lovers and beachgoers.
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to a party or with a character who is a DJ, or a book with lovers on the cover.
10. Mission Beach — California
If it's a family-friendly vacation you're looking for, consider San Diego's Mission Beach. It has miles of lifeguard-patrolled beaches, and the waters are calm, so they're perfect for beginner swimmers. On cloudy days, there are tons of other attractions nearby to keep the kids occupied, such as the San Diego Zoo.
🏖️ Read a book set in California or a character who is a beginner at something or where a character goes to a zoo.
11. Culebra — Puerto Rico
This tiny island, 17 miles off the eastern coast of Puerto Rico, doesn't have high-rise resorts or fancy restaurants. But it does have a low-key vibe, empty beaches and some incredible snorkeling on the beaches in Luis Peña Channel Natural Reserve. Keep an eye out for stingrays and sea turtles.
🏖️ Read a book set in Puerto Rico or where a character goes to a fancy restaurant or where the author's initials can be found in LUIS PENA CHANNEL.
12. Pinney's Beach — Nevis
Did you know that Alexander Hamilton was born on Nevis? This little-known island has a small museum dedicated to the founding father. It also has plenty of gorgeous strands, including 4-mile-long Pinney's, with just a sprinkling of local businesses, including Sunshine's beach bar, where everyone ends up at some point.
🏖️ Read a book about Alexander Hamilton or a character who is a father or a 4th in a series.
13. Sanibel Island — Florida
Sanibel Island is a low-key spot on Florida's west coast that's known for its abundance of seashells. People come from all over to do the "Sanibel stoop," which is what island dwellers call combing the beaches for one-of-a-kind seaglass finds.
🏖️ Read a book with the word seashell in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or with a beach on the cover or where the author's initials can be found in SANIBEL.
Work on that golden Miami glow during the day in Lummus Park, which is in the heart of South Beach, then party at night. SoBe's clubs attract world-renowned DJs, and the beaches are full of attractive people, making this a hub for both nightlife lovers and beachgoers.
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to a party or with a character who is a DJ, or a book with lovers on the cover.
If it's a family-friendly vacation you're looking for, consider San Diego's Mission Beach. It has miles of lifeguard-patrolled beaches, and the waters are calm, so they're perfect for beginner swimmers. On cloudy days, there are tons of other attractions nearby to keep the kids occupied, such as the San Diego Zoo.
🏖️ Read a book set in California or a character who is a beginner at something or where a character goes to a zoo.
This tiny island, 17 miles off the eastern coast of Puerto Rico, doesn't have high-rise resorts or fancy restaurants. But it does have a low-key vibe, empty beaches and some incredible snorkeling on the beaches in Luis Peña Channel Natural Reserve. Keep an eye out for stingrays and sea turtles.
🏖️ Read a book set in Puerto Rico or where a character goes to a fancy restaurant or where the author's initials can be found in LUIS PENA CHANNEL.
Did you know that Alexander Hamilton was born on Nevis? This little-known island has a small museum dedicated to the founding father. It also has plenty of gorgeous strands, including 4-mile-long Pinney's, with just a sprinkling of local businesses, including Sunshine's beach bar, where everyone ends up at some point.
🏖️ Read a book about Alexander Hamilton or a character who is a father or a 4th in a series.
Sanibel Island is a low-key spot on Florida's west coast that's known for its abundance of seashells. People come from all over to do the "Sanibel stoop," which is what island dwellers call combing the beaches for one-of-a-kind seaglass finds.
🏖️ Read a book with the word seashell in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or with a beach on the cover or where the author's initials can be found in SANIBEL.
The Lyon's Last Gamble -
Brenna Ash (Dragonblade - May 2025) (author) - June 10
This Mexican resort town appeals to everyone from couples to spring breakers. They all appreciate that Puerto Vallarta's many bars and clubs are always lively. There are also plenty of water sports, including banana boat rides and parasailing.
🏖️ Read a book tagged sports or set in Mexico or a character that goes on spring break.
Turks and Caicos is known for its world-class fishing. The waters surrounding the island chain are filled with blue marlins, making this a great year-round fishing spot. Long Bay can have rough surf at times, but this also makes it a great place for kiteboarding!
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes fishing or where the first letter of each title word can be found in KITEBOARDING (Three words) or a long book (over 300 pages).
A Touch of Steele - Cathy Maxwell (Avon - May 2025) (384 pgs) - June
24
Hawaii has some of the world's most photographed beaches, many of which are popular with surfers. In fact, some of the top surfers in the world are from Kauai, and Hanalei Bay ha some of the best conditions — the surf is consistent, and there are waves for all levels.
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes surfing or where the author's initials can be found in HANALEI BAY or with the word waves in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
Choosing the best beach to visit in Florida may seem like a task, but Pensacola is one of the more affordable towns in the state, and award-winning Pensacola Beach is a quick 20-minute jaunt from the city center. There are also local hangouts to grab lunch nearby.
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to a local hangout or where a character goes out for lunch or where the author's initials can be found in PENSACOLA.
This hidden gem of a beach on the island of Barbados is the perfect place for a secluded day of rest and relaxation. To get to it, you must descend a flight of stone steps that have been carved into a cliff overlooking the sea. Once you arrive, you'll enjoy pure seclusion.
🏖️ Read a book where a character relaxes or with steps on the cover or a book which you enjoy.
In addition to gorgeous white-sand beaches, Gulf Shores hosts numerous events throughout the year, including the Hangout Music Festival and an annual National Shrimp Festival, so there's plenty to do apart from working on your tan.
🏖️ Read a book set in a Southern state or where a character eats shrimp or where a character sunbathes.
The island of Bermuda is famous for its pink-sand beaches, and one of the most spectacular is Horseshoe Bay, located on the south shore. Expect bathtub-warm turquoise water and pink-hued sand at this crescent-shaped beauty.
🏖️ Read a book with a pink cover or where a character takes a bath or a character who is famous.
Lie Down with a Lyon - Cerise DeLand (Dragonblade - Apr 2025) (bath) - June 9
Crescent-shaped Carmel Beach in Carmel-by-the-Sea is one of California's most beautiful beaches. Dogs are allowed off-leash, there's beach volleyball, and there are even wood-burning fire pits, where you can have cheese and wine as you settle in to watch the sunset.
🏖️ Read a book with a dog on the cover or with a character who plays volleyball or where a character watches a sunset.
Located on the Big Island, Punalu'u is the most famous of Hawaii's black-sand beaches. In addition to a long, wide stretch of dark-hued sand dotted with volcanic rocks, you can often see endangered green and hawksbill turtles sunning themselves.
🏖️ Read a book set in a country with a volcano or with a black cover or a big book (over 350 pages).
Located off the coast of Key West is Dry Tortugas National Park, a small island that's home to miles of untouched beaches (it's only accessible by boat or water plane). At this remote spot, you'll find some of South Florida's best snorkeling.
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes on a boat or where a character forgets their keys or a location that is remote (Your interpretation).
Rio de Janeiro has several popular beaches, including Ipanema Beach, but the most famous of all is Copacabana Beach. Catch some rays, play a few games of beach volleyball, check out the sand sculptures, and sip a chopp (draft beer) at one of the many beach bars.
🏖️ Read a book set in Brazil or where a character goes to a bar or where the author's initials can be found in RIO DE JANEIRO.
One of Aruba's best beaches, Eagle Beach is known for its sugar-soft white sand. When you feel like being active, you can go kayaking or try stand-up paddle boarding. It's less built-up than neighboring Palm Beach, which is only a quick taxi ride away if you are craving a little more action.
🏖️ Read a book with a bird on the cover or where a character adds sugar to something or where a character takes a taxi.
26. Seminyak Beach — Indonesia
Seminyak is one of the best beaches on the island of Bali. More relaxed than Kuta, Seminyak has beach clubs like Hot Potato and Ku De Ta, where you can rent a chair, sip a few Bintang beers, swim in the Indian Ocean, and enjoy amazing sunsets.
🏖️ Read a book set in Indonesia or where a character drinks a beer or where the first letter of each title word can be found in SEMINYAK BEACH (Three word minimum).
Hawaii's Makena Beach, also known as Big Beach, is just that — a wide, mile-long stretch of golden sand, between two black lava outcroppings on Maui's southwestern shore. Spend the day snorkeling, taking a stroll, or just catching some rays.
🏖️ Read a book set in Maui or with the word beach in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or set in a Southwest state. ( Arizona and New Mexico, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.)
Canyon Killer - Cindi Myers (HI #2290 - June 2025) (Colorado) - June 2
Santa Monica Beach is one of Los Angeles County's most beautiful strands, and its iconic pier is a can't-miss attraction. In addition to an amusement park (a ride on the Ferris wheel is a must), you'll also find an aquarium, a historic carousel, and snack stands.
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to an amusement park or where a character eats a snack or set in Los Angeles.
Located on Grand Cayman's western shore, Seven Mile Beach is one of the Caribbean's most celebrated strands. It seems to go on forever (it's 7 miles long), and while you'll find luxury resorts and seafood restaurants, there are also plenty of quiet stretches for peaceful strolls
🏖️ Read a book that is seventh in a series or set in the Cayman Islands or where a character eats seafood.
Thailand's Krabi province has long been on beach lovers' radars, especially Railay Beach. This photo-worthy strand, reached via long-tail boat from Ao Nang, is framed by stunning limestone cliffs, and it has many secret coves that you can explore by kayak.
🏖️ Read a book where a character takes a photo or uses a kayak or where the author's initials can be found in LIMESTONE.
Ibiza has plenty of must-see beaches, including Es Cavallet Beach, a long, sandy stretch surrounded by sand dunes, where, on a clear day, you can see the neighboring island of Formentera. Keep in mind that Es Cavallet is one of the island's nude beaches!
🏖️ Read a book set in Spain or where a character sunbathes nude or where the author's initials can be found in CAVALLET BEACH.
Located on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe, Sand Harbor is a super scenic beach within Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park. This lake beach is known for its crystal-clear water and unique rock formations. Nearby are picnic sites equipped with barbecues.
🏖️Read a book set in Nevada or where a character goes on a picnic or a character barbecues.
Cape Cod has plenty of Insta-worthy sights — two of its best beaches are within the Cape Cod National Seashore, stretching 40 miles along the Atlantic. They include Wellfleet's Marconi Beach (the site where the first wireless signal was sent across the Atlantic in 1903) and Provincetown's Race Point Beach, known for its spectacular sunsets.
🏖️ Read a book where a character uses wireless or second in a series or with the numbers 1, 9 or 3 in the publication year.
The crown jewel of beaches along the French Riviera is Pampelonne, the busiest and longest stretch in glamorous St. Tropez. Bring a towel and stake out a spot in the public area, or spend the day at one of the see-and-be-seen beach clubs like Le Club 55.
🏖️ Read a book set in France or a fifth in a series or the author's intials can be found in PAMPELONNE.
The Hamptons, the fabled string of charming towns along Long Island's South Fork, has stellar strands. A few can't-miss ones include Southampton's Coopers Beach, East Hampton's Main Beach, and Montauk's Ditch Plains Beach (a popular spot for surfers).
🏖️ Read a book with a character called Cooper or where a character uses a fork (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or set in a charming town (Your interpretation).
This famous Australian beach is just a 20-minute drive from Sydney, making it the perfect day trip. The wide, crescent-shaped strand is known for its surf, which attracts big-time surfers. You'll want to linger over a long lunch in one of Bondi's waterfront restaurants.
🏖️ Read a book where a character takes a drive or set in Australia or with a moon on the cover.
Some of the best beaches on the East Coast can be found in the Outer Banks, a 130-mile-long barrier island chain off the coast of North Carolina. You'll find pristine strands in the towns of Duck, Nags Head, and Kill Devil Hills, which is where the Wright Brothers took their first flight over the area's sand dunes.
🏖️ Read a book when a MC has a brother or set on the East coast of the United States or with a character who is a devil.
It's a fact: Maine's beaches are cold, but that doesn't take away from their beauty. One of the state's top strands is Sand Beach, located within Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island. This golden-sand beach is the perfect spot to unwind after a hike.
🏖️ Read a book set in the desert or set in Maine or where the author's initials can be found in ACADIA.
Located on the island of Elba, Spiaggia di Sansone, or Sansone Beach, is a stunner of a strand framed by sheer white cliffs and translucent blueish-green waters. It's a great spot for swimming and snorkeling. Napoleon was exiled to this Tuscan island in 1814.
🏖️ Read a book set in Italy or a book about Napoleon or where the first letter of the location can be found in ELBA;
The Lyon's Love Letters -
Deb Marlow (Dragonblade - May 2025) (location: London) - June 6
Located near the village of Vik, Reynisfjara Beach is one of the most popular strands in Iceland. This stunning black-pebble beach is known for a pyramid-like rock formation of basalt columns, as well as jagged rocks jutting out from the sea.
🏖️ Read a book located in a village or set in Iceland or where the author's initials can be found in REYNISFJARA.
One of the best beaches for surfing in California is Huntington Beach, also known as "Surf City USA." Watch surfers glide across the Pacific Ocean's waves from the shore or from the the town's iconic pier (be sure to have lunch at the old-school diner, Ruby's), then cool off by taking a dip.
🏖️ Read a book with a character called Ruby or where a character makes a dip or where the author's initials can be found in SURF CITY.
Puerto Rico has plenty of secluded strands, but if you're looking for glitzy high-rise hotels, waterfront restaurants, and nightlife, then head to San Juan's Condado Beach. Plus, historic Old San Juan, with its craft shops and imposing historic fort, is just 10 minutes away by taxi.
🏖️ Read a book where a character goes to eat at a waterfront restaurant or where a character enjoys the nightlife or tagged historical or history.
The Lyon Whisperer - Kimberly Keyes (Dragonblade - May 2025) (historical) - June 17
Off of the Georgian coast, Jekyll Island is a favorite of nature lovers who appreciate the island's 10 miles of unspoiled shoreline. For many, the prettiest beach is Driftwood, which is lined with ancient tree trunks and large pieces of driftwood — keep your camera ready! ,
🏖️ Read a book that is tenth in a series or with a character who is a nature lover or with a character who is described as ancient. (Tell us who).
Anakena is the best beach on Easter Island, the mysterious Chilean outpost that's home to moai, the ancient large-headed figures carved by the indigenous Rapa Nui people. Anakena not only has a beautiful crescent-shaped beach with fine coral sand and calm waters, but two moai as well.
🏖️ Read a book set at Easter or tagged mystery or where the author's initials can be found in RAPA NUI.
Cannon Beach is not only one of the best beaches in Oregon, but one of the best in the entire Pacific Northwest (it's less than 2 hours from Portland). The beach has numerous tide pools, and photographers have a field day taking snaps of Haystack Rock, a 235-foot-tall rock formation where puffins often congregate.
🏖️ Read a book set in Oregon or with a character who is a photographer or where the author's initials can be found in PUFFIN.
One of the loveliest towns along the 130-mile-long Jersey shore, Cape May is a national treasure due to its beautiful Victorian homes (many of which have been turned into charming inns and B&Bs) that are just steps from the shoreline.
🏖️Read a book set during Victorian times (1837 to 1901) or where a character runs a B & B of with the word Cape in the title.
Fans of the BBC series Broadchurch likely know that the stunner of a beach featured in the show is in the charming village of West Bay in Dorset. Known for its massive sandstone cliffs and rust-colored sand, Harbour Cliff Beach, along the so-called Jurassic Coast in southeastern England, is quite the sight.
🏖️ Read a book where BBC can be found in the title (In any order) or set in England or where the author's initials can be found in HARBOUR CLIFF.
One of Costa Rica's most beloved beaches is Playa Manuel Antonio, a gorgeous beach within a national park of the same name. Spend the morning hiking through the park's rainforest (keep an eye out for capuchin monkeys), then take a dip in the warm Pacific Ocean waters of this crescent-shaped beauty.
🏖️ Read a book set in or about a rainforest or where a character goes hiking or with the word monkey in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
This black-sand beauty is one of the finest beaches on Santorini. Located on the island's south coast, Perissa is a popular spot for both locals and tourists, and it's lined with hotels and tavernas. You can easily spend the day here swimming in the Aegean and lunching on fresh grilled fish and a feta salad.
🏖️ Read a book where a character is called a beauty or where a character eats a salad (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the first letter of the location can be found in FETA.
Big Sur's Pfeiffer Beach, reached via unpaved road off Highway 1, is lauded for its purple-hued sand (due to manganese garnet deposits) and the Pfeiffer keyhole rock, where the sun's rays filter through a natural archway, creating a tunnel of light. It's just as mesmerizing as it sounds!
🏖️ Read a book with a double consonant together in the title or with a purple cover or that is a first in a series.
Hunting the Amish Witness - Dana R. Lynn (LIS #1190 - Aug 2025) (double consonant) - June 16
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