There is nothing quite like the beauty of the beach. It's undeniable. Especially if you are visiting the ocean from a hardened, concrete city, or even from the tree-lined streets of the suburbs, the beach is transformational. Is it the colors? The sounds? The smells? Or just the association your brain makes between crashing waves and relaxation? Either way, people have been inspired by the ocean since the beginning of time. Here are a few thoughts from the famous, but we can all share in their sentiments.