11 Best Beaches To Help You Escape Winter

After the initial excitement of scarves and cute layered outfits wears off, winter can turn into a real ice-cold drag. Luckily, no matter where you live on the planet, there is somewhere on earth with a warm, sunny beach opposite your cold, dreary weather. If you’re looking for your next winter escape, here are 11 beaches to visit when you’re running low on that coveted sun-soaked vitamin D.

St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
Whether it’s snorkeling in Trunk Bay or hiking through trails at Cinnamon Beach Bay, there are plenty of summer-esque activities at St. Johns in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Cape Town, South Africa
Transport yourself to a sunnier place and time by visiting Capetown, South Africa, known for its white, sandy coastline and mouth-watering local fare.

Melbourne, Australia
A beautiful 70 degrees and up in December, Melbourne is the perfect escape in winter. This Australian city is home to several beachy attractions, including 82 bright and beautifully colored bathing boxes, a popular tourist destination on Brighton Beach.

Coronado Island, California
With all the overpopulated beaches of the United States’ sunny west coast, Coronado Island of California offers a perfect combination of authentic island living and resort-style attractions, including: fancy hotels, beautiful golf courses, and cycling with beautiful views of downtown San Diego.