I Two children sat on the porcelain white sand in a still silence, watching the tempestuous waves lapping viciously at their feet. The sky was bright. Sneaking grey clouds on the horizon offering the only explanation for the water's behaviour. The girl's mother called her away. Disturbing the sand and boy beside her as she left with a promise of tomorrow. As the boy sat there alone and cold, missing the heat of another body, he continued to watch the silver foaming of the waves until the clouds hung
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involve the beach and the Assistance League of Tustin. Initially, The beach has given me the opportunity to not only find myself but to also grow as a person. My favorite activity at the beach is surfing with my friends. We love to go into the waves and talk amongst ourselves while surfing. After surfing and talking with each other, we started to develop our own community which helped improve the very place in which we came together. We helped out by participating in and leading beach cleanups and
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The afternoon sun shone with intensity on our bare backs making them warm. The warm, dry, gritty sand of Coney Island felt soft under by bare feet. People were scattered everywhere near the beach shore with colorful umbrellas. Even at this distance, we could hear indistinct chattering between people. Every one of us except the parents rushed to the ocean where the coldness of the water left me shivering. The foamy water that were the remnants of the crashing waves came up at regular intervals. The
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the Atlantic Ocean and offers modern beauty — lovely homes along the Intracoastal Waterway and myriad Palm Coast canals. There’s also timeless beauty — sandy streets that tunnel through the Hammock’s thick canopy, past tucked-away homes, to the beach. You have both options in Palm Coast. But, let’s sample this special place called the Hammock. A Slice of Old Florida We’re not talking about the swinging-lounge-thingie made of rope and tied to two poles. Per a dictionary, a hammock is
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felt by the developers which are inevitably doomed to frustration. These areas are affected by storms, currents, wind, and subsidence due to ground water removal; as the beach changes and moves. Typically, on the sand barrier islands of Texas the shift is toward the mainland, and any attempt to block the migration of the beach is futile. Stabilization attempts cost much more than moving a building. For example, The National Park Service spent $15 million trying to save the Cape Hatteras lighthouse
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Located just 30 minutes west of Fort Myers on the Gulf Coast of Florida, the sister islands of Sanibel and Captiva are renowned for their natural beauty, spectacular white sand beaches ,, breathtaking sunrises and sunsets and exotic shells and wildlife. Both barrier islands are unique in their own right, while having in common rich intrigue and adventure, laidback atmosphere and low development. The story of Sanibel and Captiva Islands goes back all the way to some three hundred years ago, to a period
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from Newport Beach and Huntington Beach, California. I lived near these Southern California beaches for over twenty years and visited them frequently during all four seasons. I have walked miles of their shoreline, taking in the sights and sounds of various birds flying high above in the sky. During the summer, I would get out into the water and bodyboard endless waves that propelled me towards the sandy coastline. What I have noticed throughout my years of visiting Huntington Beach is how the
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Trashed Up Beaches You're in your car pulling up to the beach excited to have an great time, you walk out your car with your towels and beach umbrella and look around the beach for a place to set up, but instead you see debris everywhere food, bottles, and plastic wraps. Immediately you feel disgusted by the trash and you don't want to be at the beach anymore but you already paid and there's no other beach nearby so you stay. You set up the umbrella and try to have fun although the sea looks
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party-goers appear at South Beach to experience Miami at its fullest. The people come dressed in comfortable and fresh fitting attire as it is a hot summer night. They come to explore the many areas of South Beach. Some want to take a stroll along the coast of the beach, others want to walk down Lincoln Road to go shopping, and others simply want to eat. The crowds of happy individuals are sightseeing and enjoying the company of others. Laughter is heard throughout the whole South Beach. Miami allows people
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Have you ever been to paradise? I have! Just last summer I went to Hawaii for vacation with my family and I had the best time of my life. It’s a beautiful place with birds singing all over, you’re surrounded by big beautiful trees, the ocean water is warm and clear, and the energy of the people in Hawaii is so nice and calm. Doesn’t seem like there’s a lot to do in Hawaii but you’re wrong. You can surf everyday and if you don’t know how to there are lessons for beginners, there are zip-lining events
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