10 of the best beaches near airports

Australia's harbor city is renowned for its stunning beaches. But if you don't have much time between flights, a quick dash to Brighton-Le-Sands could be the go, as they say Down Under.

Lady Robinson's Beach is a long stretch of sand between the mouth of the Cooks and the Georges Rivers on the western shore of Botany Bay. With calmer water than you'll find on the coast, it's perfect for a pre-flight flop.

For a taste of the Pacific, take a 20-minute taxi ride to the spectacular southeast Sydney surf beaches of Maroubra or Coogee. Both also are reachable by public transport.

Iconic Bondi, Bronte and chic Tamarama -- dubbed "Glamarama" -- beaches are a little farther out. The Bondi Icebergs seawater pool is legendary for a salty swim without the pounding surf (1 Notts Ave., Bondi Beach 2026, Sydney, Aus; +61 2 9130 4804).