Rocky Beaches

Dramatic rock formations, tide pools, and rugged coastlines to explore

What are Rocky Beaches?

Rocky beaches are all about exploration. Tide pools filled with marine life, dramatic rock formations, and natural caves make these beaches perfect for adventurous travelers. Often less crowded than sandy alternatives.

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Rocky foreshore at low tide near Kettleness on the North Yorkshire coast with cliffs and village in the backgroundHard to Reach
3.2
England·United Kingdom

Kettleness Beach

A remote and rugged fossil beach below towering shale cliffs on the North Yorkshire coast, reached by a steep scramble and best explored at low tide.

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Kohanaiki Beach Park (Pine Trees) on the Big Island Kona coast with surf breaking on the lava-rock shoreEasy Access
3.8
Hawaii·United States

Kohanaiki Beach Park

The Big Island county park most surfers call Pine Trees, with multiple peaks along a lava-and-sand coastline north of Kona. Surf, tide pools, and camping in one gated park with restrooms, BBQ pavilions, and a 5:30am-9pm gate. Kona's most accessible local surf beach.

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Koki Beach Maui with red sand and cone-shaped Alau Island offshore near HanaEasy Access
3.6
Hawaii·United States

Koki Beach

The reddish-sand beach two minutes south of Hana on Maui's east shore, with cone-shaped Alau Island offshore and the Ka Iwi o Pele cinder hill behind. Photograph it. Picnic on it. Do not swim in it.

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