You might swoon over California's pristine white sand beaches, but there's a beach ... for an up-close look at majestic marine wildlife (and don't forget the seabirds if you're into bird watching).

By the afternoon, most of the dead birds at the downtown beach had been cleaned up by visitors and volunteers. At least five merganser carcasses were left, some covered in sand and others ...

If you're on the hunt for a gorgeous beach with stunning, crystal-clear water, look no further than Jupiter, Florida.