Weekend Design & Wellness Project

Photo by: Albert Amor @aamor

White Sand Beaches are made from pulverized calcium carbonate from dead coral. This weekend, search for the closest white sand beach to where you live and if you’re already on vacation, consider making an extra stop.

Here are 9 White Sand Beaches in the US and around the world:

Coronado Beach, San Diego

Clearwater Beach, Florida

Orange Beach, Alabama

Flamenco Beach, Puerto Rico

Anse de Grande Saline, St. Barts

White Beach, Boracay, Philippines

The Maldives, Indian Ocean

Rabbit Beach, Lampedusa, Italy

Hyams Beach of New South Wales (The “whitest sand in the world” according to the Guinness World Record)

Swami's Beach

Photo by: Cristina Anne Costello @lightupphotos

Swamis Beach in Encinitas, San Diego County, California is named after Swami Paramahansa Yogananda, founder of the Self-Realization Fellowship. Swami’s is also home to avid surfers. This area possesses a magnetic attraction as it hosts spiritual retreats and yoga classes year round. Swami’s Beach is just 22 miles north of downtown San Diego and Lindbergh Field Airport. San Diego has much to be explored so be sure to plan enough time to hit all the the great spots.

Glass Beach

Photo by: Joshua Sortino @sortino

What started as a dumping ground has become home to tumbled treasures. Glass Beach in Fort Bragg, California is home to colorful, former glass bottles mixed in with pebbles and stones. If a visit to this spectacular beach is on the bucket list, please refrain from collecting the sea glass gems as it is discouraged. Over the years, travelers have depleted the once abundantly covered beach for souvenirs. Other glass beaches to visit are Benicia, California and Eleele, Hawaii.

Discover Where You Live?

Photo by: Clarisse Meyer @clarissemeyer

What city, state or town do you live in or near?

Have you ever explored your own hometown? Is your local area known for; food, museums, architecture, hiking or bike trails, parks, wildlife or historical preservation? If you’re sticking to a budget, but still need a change of scenery this summer, try exploring your surrounding areas.

Make a list of things that make you happy, relaxed and feel like your true self again.

Think about what you would like to explore on this local getaway? What type of experience do you need to calibrate your mind and body so you can return to your normal life refreshed? Does this adventure have a soundtrack you can hear already? Will you be documenting your adventure with photos, video and or journaling?

These are just a few questions to answer in order to plan just the trip that will fill your soul with everything you need. Safe travels!

“A good traveler has no fixed plans and has no intent on arriving.”

— Lao Tzu