Saltwater seeps on the Battery Creek beach cause access problems for pedestrians and vehicles. The town has come up with this ...

(Photo by Laszlo Szirtesi/Getty Images) Elafonissi Beach in Greece is known for its pink sands and turquoise waters. The beach features shallow lagoons and offers other aquatic adventures.

What makes a beach perfect for one sun worshiper—surfable waves, prime people-watching, an isolated stretch of sand—may not hold water for another. I’m a sucker for a quieter snorkeling spot ...