Beaches and coastal spots in the United States

This collection spans the diverse coastlines of the United States, featuring the Pacific, Atlantic, and Great Lakes shores. It highlights unique geological features like the volcanic black sands of Hawaii’s Punalu'u Beach and the sea stacks of Washington's Olympic National Park. The selection includes historic maritime structures such as the 19th-century Heceta Head Light and the Civil War-era Fort Sumter. Urban recreation spots like Chicago’s lakefront beaches are paired with the rugged, driftwood-strewn landscapes of the Pacific Northwest and California’s iconic piers.