Secret Sands: The U.S. Beaches You Haven't Heard Of But Should Visit

Preparation tips by: Tejal Somvanshi Dashed Trail Plus

Secret Beach, Kauai, Hawaii

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Driftwood Beach this beach is situated in Jekyll Island, Georgia, and visitors are fascinated by its tranquility and especially because along it there are several dry trees that give it its special touch.

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Ogunquit Beach in the state of Maine, we find this beach, which is always clean. Its sand is so fine that you can walk on it for a long time. With low tide, it is perhaps one of the widest in the world and with high tide, you can walk hundreds of meters and the water will only reach your waist.

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Schoolhouse Beach, Washington Island, Wisconsin

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Carova Beach, North Carolina

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Cannon Beach

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Second Beach, La Push, Washington Part of the Olympic National Park, Second Beach requires a short trek through the forest to reach. It's known for its stunning sea stacks, driftwood, and often moody atmosphere.

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Ho’okipa Beach Park Another beach located in Hawaii, in the town of Paia. If you are looking to disconnect from your day-to-day, this place is perfect because you will have a lot of contact with elements of nature, for example, you can see turtles and seals. It is also a good place to surf or simply watch the sunrise and sunset.

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Great Point Beach, Nantucket, Massachusetts

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