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What you are reading: Beaches in Louisiana This Weekend
Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
- Although Louisiana is a coastal state, people are often surprised to realize that it contains many wonderful white sand beaches that are as beautiful as those in Florida and California.
- The Cajun Riviera is what the locals call a stretch of sandy beaches that includes Holly Beach and Cypremort Beach.
- Grand Isle, a barrier island on the Gulf of Mexico, is a popular destination for picnickers and holidaymakers, who come to enjoy its wide, sandy beach.
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