Cooling off on a hot day at the beach doesn’t have to involve braving the surf. Whether it’s a man-made bath or a natural pool hewn into a cliff face, these beautiful spots by the coast offer the ...

Tidal pools offer calm seas, cold-water health benefits and ocean immersion, but experts warn swimmers to stay alert, and to respect marine life. Tidal pools offer swimmers calm water, cold plunges ...

A yellow-edged cadlina, a type of nudibranch or sea slug, is seen laying on the bottom of a tide pool at Fitzgerald Marine Reserve on the San Mateo County coast during an exceptionally low tide on Dec ...

Read on for our pick of the world’s best tidal and seaside pools. Do note that some of these destinations are susceptible to tides and rough waters, so it’s best to seek them out when conditions are ...