There's nothing more awe-inspiring then experiencing a real-life view of the horizon in the midst of warm sand and scenic, craggy coastlines. Here are some of the most visually pleasing ocean views the world has to offer. From all different shades of blue, these are some of the places you should plan your next getaway if you look forward to capturing a moment by the water.
1. The cliffs at Molokai's Kalaupapa National Historical Park in Hawaii
Photograph by Greg Matty, National Geographic
In the 19th century, the cliffs served as a natural barrier for a leper colony.
2. Villa la Estancia in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
The arch is locally known as El Arco in the town of Cabo San Lucas.
3. Carlisle Bay, Barbados
These teal and blue waters have maybe been on very many advertisements and photographs you've seen.
4. Vik Beach, Iceland
Photograph from BigStock
Black sand beaches are black because many volcanic minerals and lava fragments. Vik Beach was nominated one of the most beautiful beaches on Earth in 1991.
5. Positano, Italy
Photograph from Kaeli Conforti
"Positano bites deep", Steinbeck wrote. "It is a dream place that isn’t
quite real when you are there and becomes beckoningly real after you
have gone." - John Steinbeck wrote in his essay about Positano in Harper's Bazaar in May 1953
