Does New Orleans have a beach?


Does New Orleans have a beach? New Orleans doesn't have any public beaches, but that might change. New Orleans leaders are working to open a public beach in the city after decades without one. Why it matters: The city is surrounded by water, but residents have to drive at least an hour to get to a beach that's legal to access.


What is New Orleans famous for?

A true melting pot of cultures, New Orleans has a wealth of unique heritage and proud traditions. It is best known for its music, vibrant nightlife, numerous festivals, Creole and Cajun food, and colonial architecture.


Can you swim at White Sands beach?

A shallow sand bar that fronts the entire beach slopes gently to the deeper waters offshore, providing safe swimming area. Throughout the year, a small shorebreak on the sand bar produces waves suitable for novice bodysurfers and bodyboarders.


Where is the whitest sand beach in the world?

As for the honor of the world's whitest sand? Well, it goes to the little-known beach at Hyam's Beach, on the shores of Jervis Bay in the Australia state of New South Wales.