Sandy Beach

A flat, gently sloping shore of loose sand at the immediate land-sea boundary, viewed from a vantage facing landward — diagnostic feature is the smooth, granular texture and typically pale color of the sand itself, plus a visible wave-wash zone where the texture changes from dry to wet sand.

Bare Rock / Non-Vegetated

A flat, gently sloping shore of loose sand, viewed facing landward.

Temperate

Setting: Coastal

Candidate: The Outer Banks, North Carolina — unverified, for your own research and confirmation before use.