Newport Municipal Beach stretches along the Balboa Peninsula, encompassing several distinct beach areas including the popular section near Newport Pier. This wide, sandy beach offers excellent swimming conditions with seasonal lifeguard service and facilities including volleyball courts, bicycle rentals, and a paved beachfront path. The historic Newport Pier is a centerpiece of the beach, with […]
Ocean Beach in San Diego offers a laid-back, bohemian atmosphere that reflects the community’s free-spirited character. The wide, sandy beach stretches for one mile and features a designated dog beach at the northern end where pets can run off-leash. The Ocean Beach Municipal Pier extends 1,971 feet into the Pacific, making it one of the […]
Venice Beach is one of Los Angeles’ most eclectic and vibrant beach areas, famous for its bohemian spirit and Oceanfront Walk boardwalk. This wide, sandy beach attracts a diverse crowd and features the Venice Skate Park with its smooth concrete bowls overlooking the ocean, the Venice Basketball Courts where streetball legends compete, and Muscle Beach […]
Redondo Beach combines a wide sandy shoreline with an active harbor and pier area, creating a diverse coastal experience. The beach itself offers swimming areas protected by breakwaters and a jetty, with separate zones for surfing. The landmark Redondo Beach Pier has a distinctive horseshoe shape housing restaurants, shops, and an interactive marine education center. […]
Manhattan Beach offers 2.1 miles of clean, wide sandy beach in an upscale coastal community. The beach is anchored by its 928-foot concrete pier, housing a small aquarium at its end and providing fishing opportunities. Beach volleyball enthusiasts flock here, as the beach is considered the birthplace of beach volleyball with numerous courts available and […]
Capitola Beach is a charming, small sandy beach at the heart of Capitola Village, one of California’s oldest seaside resort towns. The beach is nestled at the mouth of Soquel Creek, creating a natural lagoon that provides a calm swimming area for families. Colorful Mediterranean-style buildings known as the Venetian Court line the beachfront, creating […]
Venice Beach is more than just sand and surf—it’s a cultural phenomenon with its world-famous Ocean Front Walk boardwalk. This eclectic beach features street performers, vendors, and the iconic Muscle Beach outdoor gym where bodybuilders train in public view. The Venice Skate Park and basketball courts attract athletes of all levels, while the canal district […]
Pismo Beach spans several miles of expansive shoreline on California’s Central Coast, anchored by a vintage wooden pier extending 1,200 feet into the Pacific. Once known as the “Clam Capital of the World,” this classic beach town offers vehicle access to certain sections of beach, extensive dunes for ATV riding, and the Monarch Butterfly Grove […]
Port Isabel Lighthouse Beach sits in the shadow of the historic 1852 Port Isabel Lighthouse, the only lighthouse on the Texas coast open to the public. The small beach area on the Laguna Madre offers protected waters ideal for young children. The area combines beach access with historical significance, including a museum and visitors center […]
Seawall Urban Park stretches along 10 miles of Galveston’s famous Seawall Boulevard, combining beach access with urban amenities. The historic seawall, built after the devastating 1900 hurricane, rises 17 feet above the beach and features the longest continuous sidewalk in the United States. The area offers numerous restaurants, shops, and attractions along the boulevard with […]