29. Boulders Beach: South Africa
This beach gets its name from the inlets created by nearby granite boulders in the ocean. However, most people go for the penguins. They live there and are simply adorable. You can’t touch them though. Penguins have really sharp beaks and will use them to defend if they feel threatened so the park’s rule is hands off. That’s easier said then done since many of them come within touching distance, but the is enforced by park staff. Yet perhaps the best thing about Boulders Beach are the crowds. Due to an R65 regulation fee, many locals opt not to go since there are so many other beaches they can access without paying a regulatory fee. This makes it one of the most visited beaches in the world by tourists, and it’s the only place you can get up close and personal with South African penguins!