9 Beachfront Curiosities for When You're Tired of Sunbathing - Atlas Obscura Lists

9 Beachfront Curiosities for When You're Tired of Sunbathing

Seaside structures that add a human touch to the landscape.

We often escape to the beach to experience the beauty of nature, but sometimes it’s the human touches that are the most intriguing. From an abandoned water park covered in sand to an acoustic sculpture that mimics the sound of a conch shell when hit by the waves, beaches around the world feature incredible and mysterious structures that inspire and confound. Here are nine places to visit when you want to experience something beyond the sunsets and sand dunes.