While the United States offers beach resort cities with mass commercialism, some tourists prefer the tranquil atmosphere remote beaches offer. Both coasts in the United States features sandbars that are not easily accessible, but provide clean beaches and scenic views. Remote beaches are also available on the Gulf of Mexico and the Hawaiian Islands. When going to these beaches, be sure to bring water and food, since some of these remote spots are quite a distance from urban areas.
The Outer Banks are a series of islands in North Carolina with beaches on the Atlantic Ocean and Pamlico Sound. One of the islands in the Outer Banks, Ocracoke Island, is only accessible by ferry boat or the municipal Ocracoke Island Airport. This 17-mile-long island only has one town on the island, Ocracoke. According to the island's official website, this island is supposedly where the infamous pirate, Blackbeard, was killed in battle. This island features opportunities for bird watching and wind surfing.
Located in northern California, Enderts Beach is tucked away in the Redwoods National Forest, approximately 30 minutes south of Crescent City. While visitors are able to park at a parking lot on a nearby bluff, the beach itself is only accessible via a half-mile trail from the parking lot to the sandbar. The only nearby accommodation is Nickel Creek Campground in Redwood National Park. This campground is a quarter-mile from the beach and offers primitive campsites. During the early spring, visitors can spot whales and dolphins from Enderts Beach.
Also referred to as “Three Mile Beach,” Papohaku Beach is on the western end of Hawaii's Molokai Island. This beach has no commercial development and is only accessible by back roads from the eastern end of the island. The beach is approximately 50 minutes from the island's largest city, Kaunakakai. On a clear day, visitors can see Oahu from Papohaku Beach, according to Hawaii's Visitors and Convention Bureau website. However, the tides can be dangerous during the winter months. Also,Papohaku Beach hosts the annual Molokai Ka Hula Piko Festival, which occurs in May.
Siesta Key is a western Florida island in the Greater Sarasota area and provides opportunities for swimming and snorkeling in the Gulf of Mexico. The most secluded beach in this area is Crescent Beach. Only one road accesses this beach, and the only parking lot near the sand has a limited amount of spaces. Many tourists dismiss Crescent Beach due to these inconveniences; however, the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce website states that Crescent Beach is considered to be the best “private non-private beach” in the area. Crescent Beach features Point of Rocks, a snorkeling area with colorful fish species and limestone formations.
