8. La Chiva Beach, Vieques, Puerto Rico
Playa La Chiva, located on the scenic Vieques Island in Puerto Rico, is a vast sandy haven along the Caribbean Sea. Formerly known as Blue Beach, it is now part of a National Wildlife Refuge. The beach offers plenty of space to carve out your own peaceful spot, with the added benefit of nearby tree cover providing soothing shade for a relaxing retreat.