Cooling off on a hot day at the beach doesn’t have to involve braving the surf. Whether it’s a man-made bath or a natural pool hewn into a cliff face, these beautiful spots by the coast offer the ...

In Myrtle Beach, spending time at the beach usually means swimming in the ocean, laying in the sun or fishing. But if you know the right place, you can also hang out at tide pools. Tide pools in the ...

Making his way along the slippery landscape of a local tide pool, Kasey Eunice hops from wet rock to wet rock. The world here, he explains, is as teeming as it is vibrant. Purple sea urchins sway with ...

Read on for our pick of the world’s best tidal and seaside pools. Do note that some of these destinations are susceptible to tides and rough waters, so it’s best to seek them out when conditions are ...