
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 […]
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 […]
UPDATE: the washout at Rat Creek was repaired and Highway 1 on the Big Sur Coast re-opened on April 23rd, 2021. Good news (until the next closure). It has happened […]
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 […]
And The Free Fishing Days for 2022 are… … July 2nd (Saturday) and September 3rd (Saturday) Every year the California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW) announces two Free Fishing […]
Located next to the Point Fermin Lighthouse (about 9 miles SW of Long Beach and very near Rancho Palos Verdes), you’ll find one of the most intriguing places in all […]
Everyone has heard about shark attacks on the California coast over the years, but where do they happen the most? We decided to dive into the data on California shark […]
Free fishing in California on public piers is a sport that is easy to get hooked on. Not only is ocean and bay pier fishing free in California (does not include piers on inland […]
California State Beaches can be found up and down the coast. They have some of the best beachfront property in the Golden State and thankfully it is protected from developers. […]
Many of California’s top beaches are super crowded on sunny days and on weekends. While it is fun to go to these popular beaches just for the people-watching, getting more […]
Are these the worst beaches in California? Well they are from a water quality standpoint. It’s too bad because we love most of these beaches. Some of these beaches, like […]
Last year, we compiled a list of the Best California Beaches. This was done after two years of extensive research visiting beaches up and down the California coast, keeping in mind […]
Cities, counties and the governor have issued temporary closures of our treasured beaches to help minimize the impact of coronavirus on California’s citizens. We have been scanning the news for […]
California beaches attract more than just year-round tourists — they are also a common destination for many migrating birds and birding enthusiasts. Some species make the California coast their final […]
Rock arches are some of the most spectacular of Mother Nature’s hand-crafted artwork. The California Coast displays more of these natural pieces of art than any other state. You won’t […]
Fresno is 100 miles inland from the California Coast so it’s not a beach community by any stretch of the imagination. But many friends and family members visit this area […]
Love playing at the beach, but don’t like the sand and sticky salt water residue left on your body (or board, or kid, or dog) afterwards? Then go to a […]
So where are the best beaches in the San Francisco Bay Area? The list at the bottom of this page will help point you in the right direction, but “best” […]
The city of Laguna Beach California has a high concentration of named beaches along it’s nine mile long waterfront. Thirty-six to be exact! While each of these beaches are excellent […]
There are 24 different beaches and coastal access points in the San Diego community of La Jolla. With so many beaches and such diversity, it can be hard to figure […]
Santa Cruz is has some of the best beaches in all of California and several nude beach options too. It’s a short drive to this area of the coast for […]
San Diego County has many dog friendly beaches along it’s sunny coastline. There are four excellent off-leash dog beaches to choose from and they are spaced out nicely. The city […]
Sometimes it’s hard to find a beach where you can legally take your dog for a walk, or better yet, set them free to roam around with other dogs. We’ve […]
Surfing is big in California to say the least. It’s a way of life for many and a spectator sport for others. Up and down the coast there are worthy […]
Beach camping in San Diego is limited to just a few options. Luckily two of the best campgrounds are large and right above the beach. Both are open to tent […]
There are only a few beach camping opportunities near Los Angeles and only one of those campgrounds is on the shores of Santa Monica Bay, Dockweiler State Beach. And Dockweiler […]
Millions of personal and business travelers fly through Los Angeles International Airport each year and many have time to stop at the beach before or after their flights. LAX Airport […]
The San Francisco Bay Area has several well-known nude beach options for sun tanning in the buff. More so than almost any other stretch of the California Coast, the city […]
Crystal Cove State Park is a large California state beach with over three miles of waterfront. This park, which straddles the city border of Laguna Beach and Newport Beach, has […]
On the western outskirts of Malibu California is a state park with picturesque natural features and diverse beaches. Leo Carrillo State Park has rock arches, caves, tide pools, and trails […]
Anaheim, being the home of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, is a top destination for families visiting California every year. If you are visiting these theme parks and want to […]