Feeling stuck at work? It’s only 2 p.m., and with three hours to go, it feels like an eternity. You need a break—an escape that takes you somewhere serene, even if it’s just for a few moments. Perhaps it’s time to explore some beach webcams to transport yourself virtually to a peaceful shore.
This is where beach webcams come in.
Today, you can virtually visit any beach, aquarium, or resort thanks to the abundance of online webcams. Many beaches, resorts, and hotels have realized that webcams are a fantastic tool for free advertising. For you, they offer a much-needed mental escape. In some cases, it might mentally be better than watching those famous castaways return to Gilligan’s Island to run their own resort!
The challenge is, with so many webcam sites available, finding the perfect beach or ocean view can be overwhelming.
To help you out, here are three must-visit mega webcam sites that bring the beach to you:
Resort Cams
Looking to “escape” to the beach? Resort Cams has you covered. Click on the Beach Webcams link, and you’ll find our favorite: Cane Garden Bay in the British Virgin Islands. The webcam at Quito’s Restaurant provides a full view of the bay, automatically turning and zooming to give you the best angles.
For live music, check out the Green Parrot Bar and Hog’s Breath Saloon cams in Key West, Florida.
Skyline Webcams
Skyline Webcams is another mega site brimming with options. To quickly find beach cams, use the Live Cams by Category link. If you already know what you’re looking for, the Live Cams link will get you there. For a touch of zen, we recommend the Maldives — Dhonakulhi Island Live Cam, or for some great people-watching, try the Encinitas — California Live Cam.
EarthCam
Finally, there’s EarthCam. This mega site is easy to navigate using the Webcams of the World link. From there, you can explore any region or country that piques your interest.
Our top picks? Check out these beach and people-watching cams:
- Roatan Bay, Honduras
- Key West Harbor Cam
- Shoreline of Galveston, Texas
- Okaloosa Island, Florida, United States
- Windansea Beach Cam & Surf Report
- Pacific View Inn Web Cam
- Turtle Bay, O’ahu, Hawai’i
- Saipan Beach, Marianas
What Beach Webcams Are You Watching?
That’s our tour of some of the best beach cams available online. Let us know in the comments which webcams you discover and why you take a “beach break” now and then! Also, be sure to check out our other post, “Beach Cams to See: 25 of the Best Beach Cams in the World,” and don’t miss the live underwater cams post at our sister site, Fantastic Thalassic! There is also a post at Beachitude showing how you can bring the beach with you wherever you go!
