A place where the sun beats down on you mercilessly, the sand gets in every crevice imaginable, and the water is either freezing or filled with seaweed. But hey, at least it looks pretty, right? The water is so clear you can see all the garbage people have left behind, and the sand is so white it's blinding. And let's not forget the joy of trying to find a spot to lay your towel down amongst the throngs of other sweaty, sunburned bodies. But sure, go ahead and soak up that sun. Just don't forget the aloe vera for when you inevitably turn into a lobster.