Have you ever stood staring at a beach map, wondering:
✨ Is it crowded today?
✨ Is it worth the trip this weekend?
✨ Is it even accessible for a quick visit?
That was me last year — no quick way to answer these questions. So I built BeachSeeker, an AI-powered beach discovery app that helps you find your next seaside paradise with ease — not for VC funding, but for the pure joy of building something useful and beautiful.
🧠 The Problem I Set Out to Solve
I wanted a tool that made exploring beaches fun, visual, and practical — something beyond a list of names.
So my goals were simple:
✔️ Learn full-stack development
✔️ Build with modern tools
✔️ Add something unique to the experience
✔️ Make it usable for real users
No fluff. Just product-led learning.
🏖️ What BeachSeeker Actually Does
BeachSeeker is a minimalist, AI-driven beach discovery experience with these core features:
🔎 Smart Beach Discovery
An AI “Vibe Check” that tells you:
- Whether a beach feels chill, crowded, or adventure-ready
- Practical beach info (accessibility, crowd levels, best season)
✨ Clean, Human-Focused UI
The interface was inspired by sleek modern design — easy to use and focused on what matters.
📌 Deep Insight Into Every Beach
You get:
- Crowd estimates
- Accessibility info
- Best months to visit
- Add to favorites (personal itineraries)
🛠️ The Tech Stack
Here’s what powers BeachSeeker under the hood:
- Frontend: Next.js for performance and server-side rendering
- Styling: Tailwind CSS + Radix UI
- Backend: PostgreSQL + Drizzle ORM
- AI: Google Generative AI (Gemini)
- Deployment: Optimized for fast load and SEO 🎯
📈 What I Learned
Building BeachSeeker taught me more than any course ever did:
💡 1. Architecture Matters
- Choosing the right stack helped with:
- Scaling features
- Performance
- Maintainability
🤖 2. AI Is Not Just Gimmicks
Using AI for contextual descriptions made the app feel more “alive” and useful.
🎨 3. UX is Everything
Users don’t care about tech they can’t see — they care about how it feels.
🔮 What’s Next for BeachSeeker
This is only the beginning! Here’s what’s on the roadmap:
✨ User reviews & photos
✨ Advanced filters (water temperature, surf conditions)
✨ Trip planner with AI suggestions
✨ Mobile app experience
💬 I Want Your Feedback!
Your thoughts will help shape BeachSeeker’s future.
👉 What features should we build next?
👉 Which beaches should be added?
👉 How can Vibe Check be smarter?
Drop a comment or reach out — I read every message! 🙌
🔗 Try BeachSeeker Live
Check it out here 👉 Live App Link
— explore beaches in a new way and send me feedback!
🌟 Thank You!
If you found this helpful or inspiring:
❤️ Like & share
💬 Comment your thoughts
🔁 Share with fellow devs or travelers
I’ll keep improving this app — and I’d love for you to join the journey. 🚀
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