Yes - in SW Tasmania
Hi there,
I landed a C172M with 3 pax on the beach at Cox's Bight, in SW Tasmania - one of the least accessible parts of the world. It was a fairly common thing to do at the time. Sparkling clear day, with a light sea breeze. It was a great landing because the into-wind wing-down just matched the camber of the beach and, if there is a sand equivalent of the greaser, this was it. A bit of judegment is needed - you want the hard sand, but not the sloppy stuff and you want to keep the water out of the brakes. The subsequent take-off was a maximum performance one (best angle) and the views of Maatsuyker Island and, later, the quartz mountains glinting in the Tasmanian sun were unforgettable. I'd say get a good instructor or experienced local pilot and give it a try!
All the best.