12 of the Coolest Ocean Pools Around the World

Torn between a beach day and a pool dip? Ocean pools marry the best of both worlds, offering saltwater swimming spots built into the coast and refreshed by ocean waves. Many of these pools are also a nod to the golden age of seaside resorts, when places like Sydney and Saint-Malo built coastal baths in the spirit of wellness, escape, and style.

From cliffside lagoons to historic tidal basins, these are some of the most stunning ocean pools on Earth.

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