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Just as winter is transforming the US into an icy tundra, South American summer is hitting fever pitch and peak beach season.

The Best Beaches in South America to Escape the Cold

Riviera Nayarit

If you drive down the highway about an hour away from the bustle of Puerto Vallarta, the Sierra Madre Mountains looming in the skyline, palm trees stretching for miles, you’ll reach a side of Mexico less known about: Riviera Nayarit.

Meet Riviera Nayarit, Coastal Mexico’s Dreamiest Getaway Destination

Beach Day

Beach Day brings you all the best beaches in the US and abroad, with advice on when to go, how to prepare, and more.

Beach Day: All the Best Beaches in the US and Abroad

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Between mythically mooned-over mezcal and moles, paradisal playas, and lush green mountain ranges—plus an affordable price tag and year-round tropical weather—there are plenty of reasons to head to Mexico’s North Pacific Coast, which spans the states of Oaxaca and Guerrero.

6 Must-Visit Beach Towns on Mexico's Most Laid-Back Coast

Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort

It’s hard to pack so much perfection into a spot that doesn’t even require a passport to reach.

The Most Beautiful Beaches in Puerto Rico

Breathless Cabo San Lucas

We get it: You’re a traveler, not a tourist, and all-inclusive resorts make you cringe, because nothing could be less authentic than a massive hotel complex with buffet restaurants and swim-up bars.

The Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Mexico

My Day Off

From a late-night dive bar to an early morning bakery, museum, park, or pit-stop, our favorite celebrities and personalities reflect on why they love the city they’re in the most.

My Day Off: Ultimate Neighborhood Guide

Entertainment

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Selema Masekela’s Day Off in Venice Is All About Surf, Food, and Community 

Rerouting

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Imagine being able to see billions of stars in the Milky Way, just with your naked eye, from your own backyard.

The Best Places to Stargaze in the U.S. Right Now

Los Angeles

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You probably moved to LA for some other reason—for school, a partner, or to escape your small town and make it big in Hollywood—but the reason to stay after everything else goes up in flames (hopefully not literally, but maybe literally) is that big blue space on the left side of the map.

The Definitive Guide to LA’s Best Beaches

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No knock against Hilton Head, the Florida Keys, or Catalina.

These Underrated U.S. Islands Are the Power Moves of the Summer

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If the Hawaiian vacation of your dreams involves lounging on Waikiki Beach and going to a lūʻau, we’ve got news for you: that Hawaii is a thing of the past.

Island-Hop to These Hawaiian Hotspots for an Extraordinary Adventure

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Dive into the Untold Story of Surf Culture in Africa

Summer Games

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Summer Games: Breaking Down the 2020 Tokyo Games

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News

The International Olympic Committee voted in favor of adding surfing as an official sport back in 2016, but the road to getting here has been longer than athletes expected.

Surfing

The Best Beaches in South America to Escape the Cold

From the islands of Galapagos to the coasts of Cartagena.

Meet Riviera Nayarit, Coastal Mexico’s Dreamiest Getaway Destination

Nothing but sun, sand, and the sounds of crashing waves.

6 Must-Visit Beach Towns on Mexico's Most Laid-Back Coast

Not only does Mexico’s Pacific Coast offer warmer waters, it’s also popular for its surfable waves, fresh seafood, and handcrafted wares.

The Most Beautiful Beaches in Puerto Rico

The Island of Enchantment's got no shortage of beautiful shoreline.

The Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Mexico

Take the easy road to relaxation.

Selema Masekela’s Day Off in Venice Is All About Surf, Food, and Community

The longtime Venice local co-founded America’s first African surf shop right on Abbot Kinney Boulevard.

The Best Places to Stargaze in the U.S. Right Now

Planning a camping trip? Consider these starlit gems.

The Definitive Guide to LA’s Best Beaches

Our favorite places to enjoy sand, sun, and surf, and snacks nearby.

These Underrated U.S. Islands Are the Power Moves of the Summer

Island living is strong in… Montana?

Island-Hop to These Hawaiian Hotspots for an Extraordinary Adventure

From O’ahu and the Big Island to tiny Lāna'i, this is the best of Hawaii.

Dive into the Untold Story of Surf Culture in Africa

AFROSURF will make you want to visit Africa for your next surf adventure.

Team USA's Carissa Moore Brought Home Surfing's First-Ever Olympic Gold Medal

On the men's side, Brazilian surfer Italo Ferreira claimed gold.