Paradise Found: 24 of The Most Beautiful Beaches on Earth

22. Wategos Beach, Byron Bay, Australia: Boho Beach Bliss

Byron Bay is Australia’s free-spirited beach town, and Wategos Beach—tucked into a quiet cove at the foot of Cape Byron—is its most laid-back gem. Popular with surfers, dolphin-watchers, and sun-seekers alike, Wategos offers gentle waves, picnic spots under pandanus trees, and a perfect vantage point for sunrise. The nearby Cape Byron Lighthouse trail offers panoramic views and the chance to spot humpback whales during migration season. While Byron has exploded in popularity, Wategos retains a peaceful, almost meditative quality. It's the kind of place where people come to surf, stay to meditate, and never quite want to leave.