How are the beaches where you live?

@Ayu2026 (622)
Denpasar, Indonesia
July 15, 2026 1:04am CST
Almost all beaches are crowded this summer. I went to the beach at least once a week to enjoy the season. Every time I went, I saw only a few people in the water for a short time. The rest of the people enjoyed themselves soaking up the sun and playing on the sand. I guess they don't stay in the water long because it is so cold. Even though the weather is hot and the sand is very warm, the ocean water is incredibly cold. I was at the beach yesterday and I didn't go in the water at all.
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (113620)
• United States
15 Jul
Nonexistent. At least in my state, although there are some lake beaches around. But I don't really consider them beaches. As for the country, there are some fabulous beaches along our coastal states.
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (113620)
• United States
17 Jul
@Ayu2026 Gulf Shores in Alabama, about 600 miles away.
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Ayu2026
@Ayu2026 (622)
• Denpasar, Indonesia
17 Jul
@porwest Wow. That's very far away from your house.
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Ayu2026
@Ayu2026 (622)
• Denpasar, Indonesia
15 Jul
Your country has a lot of beautiful beaches, I know. So, if you really want to go to the beach, how far do you have to go from your house?
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Anna
@LadyDuck (504771)
• Italy
15 Jul
There are no beaches where I live. I live in the north of Italy we have mountains here, no beaches.
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Ayu2026
@Ayu2026 (622)
• Denpasar, Indonesia
15 Jul
Sometimes, I love the idea of living far away from the busy city, like in a house on a mountain. Since you are so far from the coast, do you ever get to go to the beach?
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Anna
@LadyDuck (504771)
• Italy
16 Jul
@Ayu2026 - In the past we lived by the Mediterranean sea. After we moved I never went again. I am not a fan of the beaches.
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Ayu2026
@Ayu2026 (622)
• Denpasar, Indonesia
17 Jul
@LadyDuck So, it was a perfect move for you. What do you like about living in the north of Italy?
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snowy
@snowy22315 (210809)
• United States
16 Jul
I would have thought the water there would be warm as it is in the Maldives and Tahiti. I guess you must not be too close too there.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (210809)
• United States
17 Jul
@Ayu2026 I was surprised in Hawaii and Bermuda that the ocean water was cold
Ayu2026
@Ayu2026 (622)
• Denpasar, Indonesia
17 Jul
At first I also thought that the water here would be warm. But I was wrong. I went to Praia Grande and Praia de Carcavelos which are in Lisbon. They both have cold ocean water. I can't imagine how much colder it will be in Winter.
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rakski
@rakski (158503)
• Philippines
15 Jul
I missed the beach
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rakski
@rakski (158503)
• Philippines
15 Jul
@Ayu2026 yes, it is kind of a way but more far
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Ayu2026
@Ayu2026 (622)
• Denpasar, Indonesia
15 Jul
Is the beach far away from your house?
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Jeff Moffitt
@moffittjc (129179)
• Gainesville, Florida
8h
I live in a part of the United States surrounded by ocean (Florida), and I grew up in a house right on the beach, so I've spent many, many days and years at the beach. I live farther inland now, but I do try to visit the beach as often as I can. Question for you: given that you live in a nation that is majority Muslim, do the women have to fully cover up when going to the beach, or are the dress standards more relaxed in your nation? Can you wear a two-piece bikini, or one-piece bathing suit, or is it required to fully cover up your body?
Zaza
@Batiqa (91)
• Indonesia
15 Jul
the beaches I love is about an hour drive from where I live, the last time I went to the beach is like a week ago and yes the beach was a bit too crowded since it was also school holidays. for me going to the beach isnt complete without playing in the water.
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Ayu2026
@Ayu2026 (622)
• Denpasar, Indonesia
15 Jul
Exactly. I want to actually get in and splash around when I go to the beach. It’s no fun just sitting on the sand, hoping the cold water will magically turn tropical!