25 Scenic Beach Photos That Capture the Magic of the Ocean

ByMarc Andre Updated on
Beach at sunset
Photo: Sean Oulashin/Unsplash

There’s something timeless and captivating about the beauty of the coast. From the golden glow of sunrise reflecting off wet sand to the dramatic power of crashing waves under stormy skies, beaches offer endless opportunities for stunning landscape photography.

In this collection of breathtaking beach photos, we’ve gathered images from talented photographers around the world who have captured beautiful scenes at the beach.

This post isn’t just about admiring these scenes—it’s about sparking ideas for your own photography. Notice how different perspectives, focal points, and lighting conditions bring each shot to life.

Whether you’re planning your next seaside shoot or simply looking to refine your technique, these photos will serve as both motivation and a guide.

Two starfish on the beach
Photo: Yellowj/Unlimphotos
Aerial photo looing down on a beach an incoming waves
Photo: Shaiith/Envato Elements
Beautiful sunset over the ocean
Photo: Yellowj/Unlimphotos
Dramatic sunset over the Caribbean Sea
Photo: edb3_16/Envato Elements
sunshine over old wooden breakwater on North sea coast
Photo: catolla/Envato Elements
Aerial photo of people on the beach
Photo: Camille Minouflet/Unsplash
Footprints on Hoi An beach at sunset
Photo: Netfalls/Envato Elements
Closeup of a shell on the beach
Photo: lullone/Pixabay
Reflection of sunset on the beach with a shallow depth of field
Photo: Cole Keister/Unsplash
Coastline with beach and ocean
Photo: Flynn Edwards/Unsplash
Rocks on the beach with the tide rolling in
Photo: Jasmina_K/Envato Elements
Pier and beach at sunrise
Photo: jatocreate/Pixabay
Aerial photo looking down on the beach an incoming waves
Photo: ToastedStyles/Pixabay
Cliff along the ocean and beach
Photo: Jordan Steranka/Unsplash
Row of wood poles leading from the beach into the ocean
Photo: lsauvage/Pixabay
Closeup of shell on the beach
Photo: lila_getupft/Pixabay
beach and ocean with no one around
Photo: Kees Streefkerk/Unsplash
Lonely beach coloured and reflected with beautiful mountain background with cloudy sky
Photo: simonapilolla/Envato Elements
Palm trees on the beach
Photo: Alex Azabache/Pexels
Sunset over the beach and ocean
Photo: erickandsari/Pixabay
Close up photo of two shells on the beach
Photo: Selcuk Teke/Pexels
Beach with dark storm clouds in the sky
Photo: urtimudd89/Pixabay
Aerial photo of the beach
Photo: Max Ravier/Pexels
Aerial photo of waves crashing onto the beach
Photo: jiangfei20200519/Pixabay
Beach at sunset
Photo: Sean Oulashin/Unsplash
25 Beach Photos that Capture the Ocean's Magic

Marc, the founder of Explore.Photography, is an avid landscape and travel photographer living in Pennsylvania. His passion for photography began with a desire to capture quality photos from his own travels. Marc is a husband and father to two kids, and he loves exploring new places with his family. Connect with Marc on LinkedIn.