Best Whale Watching Spots in Southern California
Taking a whale watching cruise off the coast of Southern California is exhilarating and gives you a high likelihood of seeing gray whales up close, but it’s fun to watch […]
The Most Unique Beaches of California
California has beaches of all shapes and sizes. It also has beaches of many colors from the white sand beaches of Carmel to the black sand beaches of Shelter Cove. […]
Here’s Where You Can See Beautiful Monarch Butterflies This Winter
Monach butterflies are just lovely to see in person. They’re bright and colorful, with an easily recognizable orange, black and white pattern across their wings. Every year, from October through […]
Southern California Beach Webcams
Want to know what it’s like on the Southern California Coast right now? We have compiled a list of live web cams from Santa Monica to San Diego. So take […]
The 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 […]
10 Strange Things Found on California Beaches
Over years of traveling the California Coast to visit beaches, we have discovered so many amazing places and also some strange things. We wanted to share pictures and stories about […]
10 Cool Sea Caves in Southern California
Have you ever explored a cave? It can be both fascinating and educational, especially at the hidden sea caves of Southern California. There are quite a few naturally-created sea caves […]
The Lighthouses of California
California has a long north-south coastline with an unmatched diversity of beaches and shorelines. Along this stunning coast are many large rocks, prominent points, islands, and other shipping hazards. Over the years lighthouses […]
Beach Camping in California
We have every California beach campground covered on our site. Many are right on the beach so watching the sunset before heading back to your camp spot is easy. While […]
8 Hidden Gems You Need To Experience Near Santa Cruz, California
There’s always something to do around Santa Cruz. This California beach town has everything from an oceanside amusement park to the historic Santa Cruz Wharf. But as amazing as they are, sometimes […]
Grunion Run Schedule 2022
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 […]
These 8 California Beaches Are Even More Beautiful At Sunrise
California is one of the most beautiful places to wake up. Every morning, when the sun rises and fills the sky with pink, orange and purple hues, our landscapes could […]
These 8 Seaside Towns In California Are Wonderfully Charming
California has more to see than Los Angeles and San Francisco. Up and down the coast, there are dozens of small towns where you can find ocean views and a […]
10 Must-See Places You’ll Want To Experience On Pacific Coast Highway
If you’re in need of California trip ideas, consider driving up the iconic Pacific Coast Highway. It’s renowned as one of the most scenic road trips in America, and of […]
Yosemite’s Horsetail Fall Lights Up Each February
You can’t visit Yosemite without seeing beautiful waterfalls. The national park has thousands – from ones that tumble a few feet to others that drop from almost 2,500 feet high. […]
Bioluminescent Waves at California Beaches
How to see glowing bioluminescent waves on the California coast.
Best Oregon Beaches near California
Oregon’s rugged southern coast is chock full of amazing sandy beaches and other natural places to discover. This is a list of the 10 best beaches in Southern Oregon that […]
Ticks at California Beaches
It’s pretty common to see the words ticks and Lyme Disease used in the same sentence. Unfortunately, like cancer almost everyone knows someone who has contracted Lyme Disease (the author […]
The Largest Cities in California
Well, the United States Census numbers for the year 2020 have been released and the most populated cities in California have new numbers. Even though the methods of the most […]
Beaches with the Biggest Waves in California
California is known for surfing and for good reason. It has some of the best surfing areas in the country. Our surfing breaks are varied with some that are perfect […]
California Beaches Where You Can Find Sea Glass
Finding sea glass, colorful pieces of glass that have tumbled naturally in the ocean surf, is one of the best rewards of beachcombing. Like finding seashells, sand dollars, agates, and […]
Your Guide To San Diego Beach Weddings
Are you planning to say “I Do” on the beautiful Southern California Coast? San Diego is an incredible place for a destination wedding, especially for those who want to get married […]
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 […]
Fishing at Central California Beaches
The Central California Coast has many places where you can fish right from shore (scroll down to see a list). There are several ways to fish at these beaches including […]
Best Backroads near Eureka on the California Coast
If you are staying near the coast in Humboldt County and want to find a scenic drive full of remoteness, then we have some suggestions for you. All four of […]
Northern California Backroads near Crescent City
If you want to explore the area around Crescent City California on backroads, we’ve done the research for you. These day trips are for folks who enjoy driving for the […]
The 20 Most Popular Beaches on CaliforniaBeaches.com
There are many best beaches lists and top beaches lists on the Internet and it seems like everyone is trying to ‘best’ the rest with a longer list. First it […]
A Trans-Catalina Trail Backpacking Trip
Most of Catalina is remote land with trails and unpaved roads for getting around. And since few of the island’s visitors get far from the main port city of Avalon, […]
The California Coastal Trail in San Diego
The California Coastal Trail is an evolving thru-trail that follows the entire coastline of California as close to the ocean as possible. Throughout its 1200 miles it uses trails, roads, […]
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 […]
