Discover hidden beaches and other hidden gems to see along the California Coast. Some of these amazing secluded places are not far from civilization, but get missed by most tourists.
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 and down this coast looking for nooks and crannies where visitors can lose themselves at the water’s edge. Places where it’s possible to forget about […]
All beaches in California are public up to the mean high tide line, but there are many you can’t get to due to private land or other restrictions. Several are visible from above and are absolutely gorgeous beaches. Others are truly hidden and not visible from a nearby road or the bluff above them. The […]
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 space for spreading out and relaxing is great too. When there are hordes of people on the sand, it is hard to throw a football or […]
Many tourists drive Highway 1 along the California Central Coast throughout the year. It’s an incredibly scenic route and the highlight is usually the Big Sur Section in northern San Luis Obispo County and southern Monterey County. And while there are plenty of well-known “must see” beaches along the Big Sur Coast, this area offers a […]
The adventurous folks are keen to bucket lists. It might be a list of mountains they want to climb, national parks they want to visit, or streams where they want to cast a line. This list of beaches is for them. If you know an adventurous soul, you should share list this with them, or […]
Lighthouses are tall white structures with bright lights on top so they should be easy to spot right. Well some of the lighthouses on the California Coast aren’t in plain sight, in fact, a few of them are hidden quite well. Here are five lighthouses that are hidden, but worth trying to find. Fort Point […]
Malibu has a long history of beach access disputes, big and small, between wealthy home owners and the public. Luckily the California Coastal Commission has been fighting for public access over the years. Many battles have been won here and others have been lost or at least haven’t been fully fulfilled. The Coastal Commission has […]
One of the most unique and mysterious landmarks of Southern California is the tower that stands at the base of a cliff in Laguna Beach. Here is the story behind it. The structure, known as “La Tour” (french for tower), is a 60-foot castle-inspired tower. It was built at the same time as the house at the top […]
If you are not afraid of using a rope to descend down to a beach, then this is your To Do List. Unlike Florida where all the beaches are flat and easy to get to, California has areas with steep rocky cliffs and beautiful hidden beaches below. Some of the beaches in California are inaccessible […]
The beaches in Orange County are some of the most popular places in California for enjoying the surf and sand. But believe it or not, there are still a few spots in the area where you can enjoy a nice, quiet day, at least compared to the more bustling beaches. Head off the beaten path and […]
