Monterey State Beach stretches along the southern shoreline of Monterey Bay, extending from Monterey to Seaside with spectacular views of the entire bay. The beach’s protected location within the bay creates gentler conditions than many California beaches, making it popular for swimming and water sports. The Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail runs adjacent to sections […]
California Beaches
Goat Rock Beach
Goat Rock Beach is part of the Sonoma Coast State Park, featuring a sand beach nestled between the Russian River and the massive Goat Rock sea stack that gives the beach its name. The beach is known for its colony of harbor seals that frequently haul out near the river mouth, particularly during pupping season […]
Pomponio State Beach
Pomponio State Beach is a wide, sandy beach situated in a valley along Highway 1 between Half Moon Bay and Pescadero. The beach sits at the mouth of Pomponio Creek, which forms a small lagoon that attracts shorebirds and creates a protected area for wading. Sandy cliffs and coastal scrub vegetation frame the beach, providing […]
Imperial Beach
Imperial Beach is the southernmost beach town in California, situated just north of the Mexican border. The wide, sandy beach stretches for 4 miles and features the 1,491-foot Imperial Beach Pier, a popular fishing spot offering panoramic views of Los Coronados Islands, Point Loma, and the Mexico coastline. The Tijuana Estuary, one of the few […]
Ocean Beach – San Francisco
Ocean Beach stretches for 3.5 miles along San Francisco’s western edge, offering a wild, windswept coastal experience unlike the city’s more sheltered bayside beaches. This wide, sandy beach attracts serious surfers willing to brave the challenging waves and strong currents, though swimming is generally discouraged due to dangerous conditions. Fire rings are available for bonfires […]