Condé Nast TravelerDec 12, 2025
The Best Beaches in the World, According to the 'Readers' Choice Awards'
For the best shores across the world from Jamaica, Australia, Türkiye, and more
Pedestrian-only street in Playa del Carmen
25 things in this story
- Bondi BeachSightSydney's iconic beach with urban buzz
- Aquabumps GallerySightGallery for surf photos on Curlewis Street
- Bondi to Coogee Coastal WalkTrailScenic six-kilometer coastal walk
- Seven Mile BeachSightJamaica's longest beach with lively bars
- Sun BeachRestaurantOn-site bar at Seven Mile Beach, Jamaica
- Playa PalominoSightBeach where river meets sea in northern Colombia
- Pink Sands BeachSightHarbour Island beach with colorful sand
- Meads BaySightAnguilla's 'main' beach between two hotels
- Shoal BaySightAnguilla beach with powdery white sands
- Grace Bay BeachSightTurks and Caicos beach with 12 miles of sand
- Eagle BeachSightAruba beach with powdery white sand
- MadearimanRestaurantNext-door to Olas Tacos, serves lobster pizza
- JacalaRestaurantFrench restaurant at Meads Bay
- BlanchardsRestaurantSister restaurant to Beach Shack, more formal
- Playa del CarmenSightMexico beach town with coastal charm
- Quinta AvenidaNeighborhoodPedestrian-only street in Playa del Carmen
- Flamenco BeachSightPuerto Rico beach on Culebra island
- Playa de Los MuertosSightPuerto Vallarta beach with easy access
- Cuale RiverSightRiver crossed by footbridge in Puerto Vallarta
- Gould StreetSight
- Olas Tacos Bar & GrillRestaurant
- Beach ShackRestaurant
- Mamacita'sRestaurant
- Dinghy DockRestaurant
- MaleconNeighborhood