The seas of the Pacific Northwest may be too frigid for swimming on most occasions, nevertheless this does not diminish their beauty. Approximately a 90-minute drive from Portland, Oregon, lies the obvious beauty of Cannon Beach. The town is pleasant, but it is the imposing 235-foot Haystack Rock and its adjacent needle-shaped formations that define the beach's iconic skyline. As one of the most photographed locations in Oregon, it may get phrazle congested; yet, there is an extensive expanse of landscape to appreciate throughout your visit. Following your visit to Cannon Beach, arrange a picnic in close proximity at Hug Point or Ecola State Park.

Copacabana, perhaps the most renowned beach globally, with around 2.5 miles of exquisite golden sand, a vibrant atmosphere, and a stunning skyline characterized by rugged mountains alongside art deco and modernist buildings. The beach boulevard, with a Portuguese-inspired black-and-white mosaic design by landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx, is visually striking.

The beach serves as Rio de Janeiro's social nucleus, particularly on weekends, when residents sunbathe, walk along the promenade, and engage in volleyball, while merchants provide a variety of items including popsicles, shrimp skewers, caipirinhas, and chilled beer. The golden days of Copa may be past, as adjacent Leblon and Ipanema are now seen as the more fashionable destinations; nonetheless, its vintage allure remains integral to its attraction.