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  1. Best Backroads near the Central California Coast

    California’s central coast has backroads that few tourists ever get to see. Sure a drive down the Big Sur Coast is about as good as it gets from a pure […]

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  2. The Best Kayaking & SUP Spots in San Diego

    If you want to get out on the water for kayaking or stand up paddleboarding in the San Diego area, you are in luck as it’s easy to do and […]

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  3. The 20 Most Popular Beaches of 2020

    Well that year sucked. 2020 had it all – a global deadly pandemic, horrific wildfires all over California, an economic crisis, political polarization, power blackouts, losing Kobe, and so much […]

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  4. Another Big Sur Washout and Road Closure

    It has happened again. Heavy rains from an atmospheric river combined with recent fires that removed vegetation from the hillsides has caused Highway 1 along the Big Sur coast to […]

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  5. Best Hidden Beaches of California

    California has a unique rugged and irregular coastline that hides coves and even long stretches of sand from passers-by. These are the hidden beaches of California. We have traveled up […]

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  6. California Beach Weather Averages by Month

    If you are planning a beach vacation in California it helps to understand the weather before you go. Summer weather on the California coast is pretty reliable, but what about […]

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  7. Southern California Beach Fishing

    Beach fishing is a fun experience and Southern California has many locations to choose from (see our list at the bottom of this page). There are several ways to fish […]

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  8. Grunion Run Schedule 2021

    So you want to go on a grunion run. There are a few things you must know before you go. First, do you know what grunion are? For those not […]

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