Reality or a figment of the imagination?
Anchored away from the USA are some fascinating island destinations just waiting to be explored, including Hawaii.
Scroll through the gallery for some amazing images and find out more about the country's coolest ocean-side hangouts.
The scenic village of Menemsha, located near the town of Chilmark.
The historic US Coast Guard Station at East Beach is a favorite visitor destination.
A verdant barrier island primarily known for its superb beach and championship golf course.
The island encompasses the Acadia National Park, which protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the country's Atlantic coastline.
A popular summer resort destination, the entire island is listed as a National Historic Landmark.
One of the Channel Islands, which lies southwest of Los Angeles, Catalina was originally settled by Native Americans.
A barrier island situated off the south shore of Long Island. The origins of its name are unclear, although the vivid sunsets may have provided inspiration.
Anchored off Cape Cod, the island's Brant Point Light is an endearing landmark.
The island is named after Captain William Hilton, who in 1663 identified a headland near the entrance to Port Royal Sound.
Longboat is a popular location for summer homes, and a favorite vacation spot.
Lying in the Gulf of Mexico, this is a popular kayaking and paddleboarding destination.
Floating off the coast of Manatee County, the island is highly regarded for its diversity of flora and fauna.
Named after Dutch explorer Adriaen Block (1567–1627), the island's distinguishing feature is the historic Block Island South Lighthouse.
This island city is world-renowned, particularly as a port of call for cruise ships.
Head for the Key West Historic District and enjoy some exotic seafront views.
Situated in the northern reaches of Puget Sound, the San Juan Islands are a uniquely stunning archipelago of over 450 islands, rocks, and pinnacles.
The largest of the San Juan Islands, Orcas is not named after killer whales, but is rather a shortened form of "Horcasitas," the 18th-century Viceroy of Mexico.
The 200-mile-long string of barrier islands covers most of the North Carolina coastline.
The beach visitors can also relax at the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier.
Taking a hot lava ocean tour is one of the coolest ways of discovering Hawaii's largest island.
The Milky Way rising over Haleakala summit, Haleakala National Park.
Named for Princess Amelia, daughter of George II (1683–1760) of Great Britain, the island is known as the location of Fort Clinch, a 19th-century coastal fortification.
Spend a few days here stargazing under the crystal-clear night skies the island often enjoys.
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Anchored away from the USA are some fascinating island destinations just waiting to be explored, including Hawaii.
Scroll through the gallery for some amazing images and find out more about the country's coolest ocean-side hangouts.