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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 a look to see what the weather conditions look like before you leave the house. Santa Monica Venice Beach Huntington Beach Catalina Island Anacapa Island […]

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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 of this article battled Lyme for 4.5 years). Several studies show that this problem is getting worse on the California Coast. This frustrating disease is […]

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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 recent census were debated, the city size rankings were probably unaffected by the numbers counted. The top four largest cities shouldn’t surprise anyone as they […]

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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 for beginners and longboarders and others that are for experts only. One of the infamous waves of California is pretty much insane. We have been […]

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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 during the other seasons? We have put together the average daily high temperatures by month for beaches in counties all along the California coastline. We […]

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Shark Attack Locations in California 2000-Present

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 attacks starting in the year 2000 so we could see the areas with the highest concentrations. Sure there are beaches, like Surf Beach near Vandenberg […]

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Southern California Beaches With Showers

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 beach that has a fresh water beach shower. As part of our “beach research” (it’s a tough job) we identify the amenities at every California […]

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Pacific Ocean Temperatures on California Coast

Tourists from around the globe complain about the winter and even summer temperatures of the Pacific Ocean in California. While the cool water temps help to provide some of the finest air temperatures along the coast throughout the seasons, the water is, indeed, chilly. That’s why (out of necessity), some great companies such as O’Neill […]

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California Beach Water Quality Reports

Water quality at California beaches should always be a concern if you plan to enter the water. Swimmers and surfers should be informed before heading to the beach anywhere along the shoreline. Bays, harbors, and marinas, where the water gets less flushing to clear out contaminates, can be the most dangerous. This is definitely true […]

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Beach Erosion on the California Coast

Cliffs in San Diego are eroding fast. See our list of problem areas below. Our precious sand is disappearing right before our eyes. Up and down the California Coast erosion is already taking away our beach sand. Now scientists are predicting that between one-third to two-thirds of the beaches in Southern California will suffer such […]

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