Beaches

The third tallest lighthouse in America once guided author Stephen Crane to safety.

Natural stone arches form a walkable "cathedral" at low tide, then disappear entirely when the water returns.

The stunning remnants of this wreck emerge from an otherworldly backdrop of rainforests.

This Australian beach is composed of tiny shells.

Three and a half miles of cliffs, rocky beaches, Gilded Age mansions and 40 Steps to nowhere in particular.

Formerly a lovely white sand beach this Hawaiian stretch is now a trap for countless tons of trash.

This concrete ship has had four careers - World War I tanker, floating amusement park, fishing pier, and artificial reef.

At least 14 twice-retired ships were sunk to make a lovely rusting breakwater in Comox Harbour.

A secret Virgin Mary tucked away on a Brazilian beach.

According to the locals, the sands of this secluded Norway beach are infused with gemstone particles.