Malibu is a coastal city in Southern California, stretching along the Pacific Ocean west of Los Angeles. The community is set between the Santa Monica Mountains and a long, irregular coastline of sandy beaches, rocky coves, sea cliffs, and offshore waters. Much of Malibu remains relatively low-density, with homes and roads following the narrow coastal strip between the mountains and ocean.
Bentota is a coastal town in Sri Lanka’s Southern Province, positioned where the Bentara River meets the Indian Ocean. Its landscape is shaped by a broad sandy beach, the river’s waterways, and tropical vegetation, creating a setting where inland and coastal environments meet. Bentota is particularly associated with water-based recreation, including swimming, river excursions, fishing, windsurfing, waterskiing, snorkeling, and diving. The town is also known for Ayurveda, with wellness treatments
Lake Retba, also known as Lac Rose, is a shallow salt lake near the Atlantic coast, north of Dakar. Its water is separated from the ocean by a narrow belt of dunes, creating a landscape of pale sand, salt flats, and low scrub. The lake is best known for its high salt concentration, which can produce pink, reddish, or mauve tones under particular conditions of sunlight and water chemistry. Its appearance changes with weather and light rather than remaining one fixed color.