Temperatures soared here in Seattle this week and I headed for Alki Beach Park to beat the startling heat. I was not alone; it seemed that half the population of Seattle descended upon this 2.5 mile stretch of park, beach and pebbles. There was barely a square inch of sand showing between the beach towels and umbrellas. I did manage, however, to get a few shots of sunbather-free pebble beach, looking across the water to the Space Needle.
Here are a few quieter beaches I’ve found on my travels. A lazy hazy summer evening on the beach overlooking Kailua Bay in Hawaii…
…stunning black sands along California’s Lost Coast…
…and last but not least, a beach I had all to myself for a glorious afternoon in New York’s Far Rockaways – I just adore the name, it sounds like something straight out of Peter Pan.
Now I know I’m not the only pebble on the beach – no one can resist taking seaside photos! If you would like to join in (everyone’s welcome!) here’s what to do:
- Create your own post and title it Travel theme: Beaches
- Include a link to this page in your post so others can find it too
- Get your post in by next Thursday, as the new travel theme comes out on Friday
- Don’t forget to subscribe to keep up to date on the latest weekly travel themes. Sign up via the email subscription link in the sidebar or RSS – if you’re already following on WordPress.com, remember I’m getting ready to switch website hosts so sign up for email or RSS to keep up to date on posts.
Let’s have a beach party!
xxx
Ailsa
Where's my backpack? 
Concrete bunkers transformed into mules, in Danish Blavand:
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Wonderful post! Love these shots. Here is mine: http://shareandconnect.wordpress.com/2013/05/13/signs-and-beaches/
Thank you for the weekly travel challenge!
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I wish I were at the beach right now 🙂 http://sasieology.wordpress.com/2013/05/13/travel-theme-beaches/
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This was super fun! You inspired me to plan my summer vacay 🙂 Here’s my take:
http://nikkiinreallife.com/2013/05/13/travel-theme-beaches/
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Hi alisa amazing beach photos. here is my entry
http://scsurfbutler.com/2013/05/13/travel-theme-beaches/
Have a good day
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My favorite place! 🙂 http://momentsinyourlife.wordpress.com/2013/05/14/travel-theme-beaches/
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Great shots, really like the contrast between the black sand and blue/green water. Living reasonably close to the beach we tend to take it for granted, but when we do put the dogs in the car and take them for a run on the sand it is so much fun. I should be able to find a few photos for this theme 🙂
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Here is my beach entry.. Thanks…
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Wow…wonderful beaches Ailsa!!!
Here are mine…
too much maybe, but it’s impossibile to dismiss! Thank God there are so many wonderful ones all over the world!
Thanks for the cue 😉
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A colourful rocky area on a beach provides a quiet and tranquil haven:
http://madoqua.wordpress.com/2013/05/14/red-rocks-on-a-quiet-beach/
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Here’s my contribution to the beach party – Coronado Beach in San Diego, California, one of the top 10 beaches in the US!
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A belated beach story, from our kayaker’s perspective: http://windagainstcurrent.com/2013/05/15/travel-theme-beaches/
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An unlikely beach location: http://travelwithintent.com/2013/05/15/beach-bar-castlefield-manchester/
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I do hope I am not late??… Here is my show of BEACHes – Thanks
http://www.starhouse.nl/star4/?p=443
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Hi Ailsa, I’m late but I couldn’t resist the challenge, living on an island 🙂
Here’s my entry for your travel theme. Hope you like it. Have a good week! – Mary
http://mytropicalhome.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/travel-theme-beaches/
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Here’s mine Ailsa: http://rainbowbakery.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/travel-theme-beaches/
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I love beaches! Here are a few I have visited http://wp.me/pRM20-1B4
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