California Theme Parks Map
California has more theme parks and amusement parks than any other state in the union. If you are traveling in Southern California or in the […]
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Learn more about the California state parks, state beaches, national parks, monuments, and other public lands on the Northern and Southern California Coast.
The Lighthouses of California & How to Visit Them
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 […]
Crystal Cove State Park – Beaches, Cottages, & Trails
Crystal Cove State Park is a large California state beach with over three miles of waterfront that Orange County visitors will enjoy, not just for […]
Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Things To Do & See
Here’s a complete list of the beaches in Golden Gate National Recreation Area. These 26 coastal access points around the San Francisco area are a […]
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 […]
Bruce’s Beach History – The Pretty Park with a Stormy Past (Updated)
Located on the coast southwest of Los Angeles in the city of Manhattan Beach, Bruce’s Beach enjoys year round sunny weather and clear skies. Thanks […]
California State Beaches, The Complete List
California State Beaches can be found up and down the coast. These state parks have some of the best beachfront property in the Golden State […]
Best Beaches of Point Reyes National Seashore
Point Reyes National Seashore in western Marin County has over 30 named beaches. With that many beaches it’s hard to decide where to go. Some […]
Heisler Park, Laguna Beach California
Heisler Park, located in Laguna Beach California, is a large oceanfront park that provides access to several beaches, including Picnic Beach and Rockpile Beach, both […]
Mission Bay Park Beaches, San Diego
Mission Bay Park in San Diego is the largest man-made aquatic park in the USA. The park is made up of many points jutting out […]
Half Moon Bay State Beach
Half Moon Bay State Beach is one long sandy continuous beach below bluffs and dunes in the town of Half Moon Bay, California. Within the […]
Leo Carrillo State Park
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, […]
Montana de Oro State Park
Montana de Oro State Park hides in the shadows of the other more popular beaches in the Morro Bay area. The icon of the bay […]
Veterans Memorials on the California Coast
California has so many memorials dedicated to the veterans of the US Armed Forces. Most are public buildings, or simple memorials in outdoor parks. Others […]
Best Beaches Near Disneyland
Families travel from all over the country and the rest of the world to experience the magic of Disneyland. It’s a fun place for kids […]
The Marin Headlands – What To See
Want to get out of San Francisco for a day to hidden beaches and trails? For the price of a bridge toll, you can have […]
San Onofre State Beach
San Onofre State Beach is known for surfing, sunbathing, hiking, and camping. This state park is one of the most visited in the state and […]
California Coastal National Monument
California Coastal National Monument was originally created to protect the many islands, rocks, pinnacles, and exposed reefs that had not been appropriated or reserved in […]
California State Parks You’ll Find Right On The Beach
California is home to over 200 state parks, all of which are beautifully diverse. And some of them happen to be located along the coastline, […]
Mount Tam State Park – Beaches, Peaks, More
Mount Tamalpais, a.k.a. Mount Tam, is known as the birthplace of mountain biking. It put Marin County on the mountain bike map back in the late […]
Ellen Browning Scripps Park in La Jolla
Ellen Browning Scripps Park is a popular place to hang out in the village of La Jolla. It is considered one of the most photographed […]
Salt Point State Park
Salt Point State Park is a wonderful place to visit on a drive down the scenic Sonoma Coast Highway. It has four access points to […]
Sinkyone Wilderness State Park
Itching for a remote and scenic experience along the California Coast? Sinkyone Wilderness State Park might be the best way to scratch that itch. This […]
Patrick’s Point State Park
Patrick’s Point State Park in Humboldt County has everything you’ll need for a fun experience along the Northern California Coastline. Trails, campgrounds, an historic Native […]
Leucadia State Beach in Encinitas
Leucadia State Beach might be the least touristy of all the state beaches. The other way to look at it is that this state beach […]
Channel Islands National Park
Channel Islands National Park protects five rugged windswept islands off the central coast of California. Why should you want to visit these remote undeveloped islands? […]
Fort Ross State Historic Park
Fort Ross is a historic stop along Highway 1 on the Sonoma Coast. It has several buildings and a windmill surrounded by fort walls that […]
Monterey State Beach
Monterey State Beach has two separate units with three beaches along the southern shores of Monterey Bay. Starting at the Number 2 City Pier in […]
Abalone Cove Shoreline Park
Abalone Cove Shoreline Park is a coastal treasure on the Palos Verdes Peninsula in the Los Angeles Area. The park contains an ecological preserve and […]
Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach in Malibu
Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach is much harder to say than the names of the individual beaches that make up this state park, El […]
Hearst San Simeon State Park Beaches
Hearst San Simeon State Park contains most of the waterfront property along a 20-mile segment of Highway 1 north of the city of Cambria on […]
Coast Dairies State Park Beaches
Coast Dairies State Park is a state-owned property that was acquired in 2006 from the Coast Dairies Ranch Company. The land was purchased by the […]
Wilder Ranch State Park Beaches
About two miles west of Santa Cruz lies a large dairy farm that in 1974 was purchased by California State Parks to preserve the land and […]
Best Beaches Near SeaWorld
SeaWorld is one of the most popular attractions in San Diego, and even Southern California for that matter. In fact, it is a primary reason […]
Tomales Bay State Park and Beaches
With excellent beaches on a calm bay backed by a ridge that blocks the wind, Tomales Bay State Park might be the best spot in […]
Hearst Castle – A Museum You Have to See to Believe
Set in San Luis Obispo County just off of Highway 1, Hearst Castle stands as an architectural gem among the coastal hills. This national and […]
Pismo State Beach
Pismo State Beach in San Luis Obispo County is famous for clams, butterflies, birds, camping, and driving your car on the beach. The famous Pismo […]
Bean Hollow State Beach – Bay Area Day Trip
Bean Hollow State Beach, also known as Arroyo de los Frijoles, is a beautiful cove beach flanked on both sides by rocks. The secluded beach is […]
The Beaches in Sonoma Coast State Beach
Many California state parks include just a beach or two along their section of the coastline. Sonoma Coast State Beach has bragging rights over all […]
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve Beaches
Looking for something fun to do while traveling in the Monterey and Carmel area? Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is a worthy place to visit for […]
