Cambria’s Moonstone Beach is named for the smooth, polished stones that wash up along its shore, including moonstones, jade, and jasper that beachcombers search for among the pebbles. A scenic one-mile boardwalk runs parallel to this narrow beach, offering easy accessible viewing of the coastline while protecting the fragile bluff ecosystem. The beach features fascinating […]
California Beaches
San Onofre State Beach
San Onofre State Beach encompasses several distinct areas spread over 3,000 acres of scenic coastline. Trestles Beach at the northern end features world-class surf breaks that host international competitions. The central section includes Old Man’s, a gentler break popular with longboarders and beginning surfers, embodying the beach’s laid-back surf culture dating back to the 1930s. […]
Solana Beach
Solana Beach features several cove-like beaches nestled beneath scenic sandstone bluffs north of San Diego. Fletcher Cove Beach Park, the main access point, includes a grassy park area atop the bluff with a playground and picnic facilities, plus a gradually sloping ramp down to the beach. Tide Beach Park to the north offers excellent tide […]
Malibu Lagoon State Beach
Malibu Lagoon State Beach encompasses Surfrider Beach, a legendary surfing location known for its perfect right-hand breaks and designated as the first World Surfing Reserve. Adjacent to the beach is the restored Malibu Lagoon, where Malibu Creek meets the Pacific Ocean, creating an important estuary that attracts over 200 species of birds. Walking trails and […]
Main Beach – Laguna Beach
Main Beach sits at the heart of downtown Laguna Beach, serving as the community’s central gathering place where the town meets the sea. The beach features a distinctive white lifeguard tower, basketball and volleyball courts, a children’s playground, and a scenic boardwalk perfect for strolling. Its central location provides easy access to Laguna’s art galleries, […]
Huntington Dog Beach
Huntington Dog Beach is a 1.5-mile stretch of coastline where dogs can run unleashed along the shore, splash in the waves, and socialize with other canines. This non-profit, volunteer-maintained beach section between Seapoint Street and 21st Street has become a beloved institution for dog owners throughout Southern California. The wide, flat beach provides ample space […]
Blacks Beach
Black’s Beach stretches along the base of 300-foot cliffs below Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, creating one of San Diego’s most isolated and dramatic shorelines. The challenging access—via steep trails from street level—helps maintain the beach’s uncrowded nature despite its reputation for excellent surfing conditions. The northern section of Black’s Beach is unofficially clothing-optional, being […]
Marina State Beach
Marina State Beach features dramatic sand dunes and a wide, pristine shoreline on Monterey Bay. The beach is renowned as one of California’s top hang gliding and paragliding locations, with a designated launch area atop the dunes providing perfect conditions for flight with consistent winds and panoramic coastal views. A boardwalk trail crosses the fragile […]
Morro Strand State Beach
Morro Strand State Beach extends over three miles along California’s central coast, offering spectacular views of Morro Rock, a 576-foot volcanic plug that is the most distinctive landmark in the area. This long, straight beach features fine sand and gentle sloping terrain, making it ideal for extended beach walks and jogging. The protected waters of […]
Venice City Beach
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 […]