Enjoy the waters of this half-moon-shaped natural pool surrounded by breathtaking scenery.

The short hike is worth the stunning views and crystal blue waters of a secluded beach.

This beach pool offers a spectacle of crashing waves, blue hues, and a historical lighthouse.

This portion of a lovely Belize beach is infested with (harmless) sharks and rays.

Wading through a small lagoon reveals a secret, wild stretch of pristine beach.

A hidden beach at the end of a tunnel of mangrove trees.

Constant erosion has created a surreal landscape of bleached and preserved fallen trees.

Colorful clay cliffs tower over an unofficial nudist beach on Martha's Vineyard.

Friction between grains of sand cause a curious "singing" sound.

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

The secluded beach getaway from Wes Anderson's dreamy summer romance.

Beautiful Gothic-inspired lighthouse stands out among the run-of-the-mill striped fare on Bodies Island.

The land is home to swimming ponies and a legendary 18th-century treasure.

This small, hidden cove is home to abandoned boats.

Secret hideaway for an alternative beach experience.

This pebble beach is so beautiful that taking its rocks is against the law.

An unlikely beach paradise of giant sand dunes lies between two lakes just a few minutes from Michigan's cherry country.

This pair of Australian "waterfalls" appear to be falling straight across the land.

A granite waterfall cascading down is one of the highest multi-tiered falls in the state.

This gold mine–turned–swimming hole is the perfect summer picnic spot, immersed in nature and history.

At the center of an island in the middle of the Indian Ocean is a deep chasm ringed by tall waterfalls.

Dolphins, ancient clams and hundreds of waterfalls make this one of the world's top tourist destinations.

This wondrous waterfall rushing down a green-covered mountain wasn't discovered until 2010.

Hidden deep within a Filipino jungle is an incredible waterfall that plunges into a dazzling blue-green pool.