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 […]
Santa Cruz Main Beach, also known as Boardwalk Beach, is the lively heart of Santa Cruz’s coastline, fronting the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk amusement park with its vintage wooden roller coaster and other rides. This wide, sandy beach offers gentle waves perfect for swimming and beginner surfing, while the adjacent San Lorenzo River mouth […]
Carpinteria State Beach is known as one of the safest beaches in California with its gentle slope, calm waters, and south-facing orientation that protects it from strong currents. This mile-long beach features extensive tide pools at its southern end where visitors can observe sea stars, octopi, and anemones at low tide. The beach also contains […]
Stinson Beach is a 3.5-mile crescent of white sand nestled against Mount Tamalpais, about an hour north of San Francisco. The beach features both a federal section (part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area) and a county park area, providing ample space for recreation. One of the few beaches in Northern California with lifeguard […]
Del Mar City Beach stretches for two scenic miles along the coastline of this charming village north of San Diego. The beach is divided into two main sections: the northern area allows dogs during certain seasons (completely off-leash during winter months), while the main swimming and surfing areas are concentrated around 17th Street. Powerhouse Park […]
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 […]
Coronado Beach is a wide, flat beach with distinctive sparkling sand due to the mineral mica that gives it a silvery sheen. The beach stretches 1.5 miles along the peninsula and is backed by the iconic red turrets of the historic Hotel del Coronado. Known for its gentle waves and clean, family-friendly environment, Coronado Beach […]
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 […]
Torrey Pines State Beach sits beneath towering cliffs at the edge of a protected natural reserve named for the rare Torrey pine trees that grow only here and on Santa Rosa Island. The beach features golden sands and diverse coastal terrain, with hiking trails leading from the bluffs down to the shore and offering spectacular […]
Zuma Beach is one of Los Angeles County’s largest and most popular beaches, with 1.8 miles of pristine shoreline offering abundant recreational opportunities. The wide, flat sandy beach features volleyball courts, concession stands, and ample parking facilities to accommodate visitors. Consistently recognized for its excellent water quality, Zuma provides safe swimming conditions with year-round lifeguard […]