North America Art, Beach + Castles & Palaces Pictures

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Spot sea life and admire the breathtaking coastal scenery of the Big Sur region from the top of this 19th-century lighthouse.

Head east from the big-city environment of Manhattan to parks, museums and beaches. Enjoy the mix of affluent and laid-back communities on this long island.

Swim, hike, scuba dive, go boating or simply lounge on the shore and enjoy the stunning views at this stretch of sandy beaches.

Pamper yourself at this luxury retreat on the shores of Lake Tahoe, where mountains promise adventure activities, beaches are inviting and social life glitters.

Experience the diverse landscapes of Georgia’s stretch of the Eastern Seaboard when you visit the wide beaches of barrier islands, lush marshland and calm estuaries.

Head east from the big-city environment of Manhattan to parks, museums and beaches. Enjoy the mix of affluent and laid-back communities on this long island.

Founded in 1896 by steel baron Andrew Carnegie, this contemporary art institution boasts an impressive fusion of painting, sculpture, architecture and furniture.

With miles of beaches, a state capital, fascinating history, great fishing and friendly people, this Gulf Coast region offers a great vacation location.

Swim, hike, scuba dive, go boating or simply lounge on the shore and enjoy the stunning views at this stretch of sandy beaches.

Venture to the northern stretches of New Jersey to find abundant nature, close-up views of Manhattan and some impressive museums. 

Head east from the big-city environment of Manhattan to parks, museums and beaches. Enjoy the mix of affluent and laid-back communities on this long island.

Walk to this pretty waterfall, stand at viewpoints with superb coastal views and spot varied wildlife in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.

Swim, hike, scuba dive, go boating or simply lounge on the shore and enjoy the stunning views at this stretch of sandy beaches.

Combine beaches, theme parks, big-city excitement and outdoor recreation in one popular region with great weather and a laid-back lifestyle.

Combine beaches, theme parks, big-city excitement and outdoor recreation in one popular region with great weather and a laid-back lifestyle.

Come sample the waves and catch some rays on the white sands of the beach most synonymous with surfing and the Aloha spirit.

If a place has one of the “best drives on earth”, you’d be mad not to check it out.

This scenic inlet offers a beautiful beach, island, waterfalls, wreck dives, heritage sites and campgrounds with views over the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tahoe.

Come sample the waves and catch some rays on the white sands of the beach most synonymous with surfing and the Aloha spirit.

Experience the otherworldly landscapes of this sandy beach and wander between the skeletons of gnarled trees and sun-bleached branches.