Escape to crowd-free, secluded stretches of surf, sea and sand the world over.
Nothing says summer like skipping town for a serene coastal retreat with cool sea breezes, shell-covered sands and beautiful natural scenery. But if you’re longing for a lesser-known locale without hordes of sunbathers, you’ll need to dodge tourist-heavy beach towns brimming with boardwalk amusements and congested attractions. Happily, there are still beach hideaways in remote pockets of the globe that haven’t been overrun with surfers, swimmers and sun-worshipers. U.S. News tapped industry experts to spotlight unexpected, low-profile sandy retreats near and far.
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