Tomales California is the Restful Respite You Need
Tomales is a beautiful town of approximately 200 residents who reside near the winding Shoreline Highway 1 that runs along the east side of Tomales […]
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Read more about the beach towns and coastal destinations in California. We have articles and maps of many destinations from San Diego to Klamath near the Oregon border. On CaliforniaBeaches.com you’ll find everything you need to plan your beach trip along the California Coast.
Add Big Bear Lake To Your California Bucket List
Source: Flickr Southern California is known for its mild climate and sunny weather. But when the locals and tourists are craving a change of pace, […]
Spend Some Time In Santa Ynez, California’s Classy Cowboy Town
Located about 35 minutes inland from Santa Barbara is the picturesque town of Santa Ynez, a peaceful community with a downtown area that resembles an old […]
Make San Juan Capistrano Your Next Day Trip Destination
Located about four miles inland from Dana Point in Orange County, the city of San Juan Capistrano is a beautiful place. Between the captivating Spanish architecture […]
Say Hi To Ojai, California
Located in Ventura County northwest of Los Angeles and east of Santa Barbara, the charming city of Ojai is about a 30 minute drive from […]
The Napa Valley: Worth A Brief Beach Break
California and wine go together like… well, cheese and wine. And since Napa is synonymous with California wine country, that seems to be where most […]
Old World Huntington Beach Offers A Trip Back In Time
It all started in 1952 when Josef Bischof, a German developer, came to California with the dream of bringing a piece of his homeland with […]
Pacific Palisades Beach List
The Pacific Palisades district of Los Angeles is surrounded by excellent beaches. This part of LA has just a narrow strip of sand to call […]
Venice Beach – One Of LA’s Top Attractions
One of Los Angeles’s most vibrant and well-known communities, Venice attracts both local and out-of-town visitors who come for its beachfront locale and funky vibe. […]
Balboa Island at Newport Beach
Known for its many unique shopping and dining choices, Balboa Island is a mecca for tourists and locals alike. Many flock to the man-made island […]
Shell Beach Area of Pismo Beach
Friends who visit the Central California Coast might tell you about their trip to Shell Beach, but when you look for it on a map, […]
The Beaches of Monterey Bay
Not many places in California have a continuous stretch of sand like Monterey Bay. Between Santa Cruz & Monterey lies 31 miles of sandy coastline, only interrupted […]
Naples California – Dreamland of Southern California
It’s easy to fall in love with Naples, thanks to its public canals, that are especially charming on a gondola ride. This Italian-inspired Long Beach community […]
Harmony – The Tiny Town with Big Character
Coming down Highway 1 from San Jose to San Luis Obispo, you’ll pass by the peaceful town of Harmony. This quiet oasis lies just off the […]
Morro Bay – Easy to Reach & Hard to Leave
Morro Bay is one of the most popular destinations in San Luis Obispo County, prized for its unique shoreline and backdrop of steep hills and […]
Fort Bragg – The Coastal Gem of Mendocino
Located just 10 miles north of Mendocino, Fort Bragg is the perfect place to experience the beauty of the Northern Californian coast. Though it has […]
Marina California – Things To See & Do
Ideally located along California’s central coast, Marina provides plenty of opportunities, both on the beach and off. Here’s a list of things to do and […]
Bodega Bay – Sonoma Weekend Getaway
Bodega Bay is one of Northern California’s hottest coastal destinations, and it’s no surprise as to why. With its windswept dunes and peaceful atmosphere, the […]
The Beaches of South Bay – Los Angeles
The three towns along the southern end of Santa Monica Bay make up what locals call “South Bay.” While each town has a different personality, all three […]
Malibu – 27 Miles of Scenic Beauty
As one of California’s most iconic locations, Malibu has a reputation for being one of the best places to relax in the warm California sun. […]
