Learn more about the California state parks, state beaches, national parks, monuments, and other public lands on the Northern and Southern California Coast.
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 to its picturesque setting, the well-manicured lawns that overlook the shore are the site of frequent picnics, children’s play dates, dog walks, yoga classes, and other pleasant recreational activities. It […]
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 from almost 2,500 feet high. But one stands out in particular around the last couple weeks of February every year. If the weather conditions are good, and the sun is […]
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 of the beaches are only accessible with a boat or kayak on Tomales Bay. Others are a long hike away from a visitor center or trailhead. We have highlighted the […]
Here’s a map of all the beaches in Golden Gate National Recreation Area. There are 26 of them around the San Francisco area. Some are south of the Golden Gate Bridge including beaches in Pacifica and Daly City, and some are north of the bridge in Marin County. The city of San Francisco has Golden […]
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 San Francisco Bay Area, chances are there’s a park near you. Several of the amusement parks have adjacent waterparks if you or your kids want to get wet when it’s […]
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 into the bay, numerous coves, and two islands. There are sandy beaches scattered about this irregular shoreline and with protection from the ocean waves, this is a safe place for […]
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. Most have restrooms and other facilities so you can enjoy a full day at the beach. Unfortunately, the majority charge an entrance fee, but the […]
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 boundaries of this state park there are four separate named entrances and parking areas. North to south this includes Roosevelt Beach, Dunes Beach, Venice Beach, and Francis Beach. Each of […]
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 several different beach access points and separately named beaches (see the list of beaches below). At lower tides these beaches can be combined into one […]
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 to explore. Highway 1 follows the coastline behind each of the beaches and separates them from the rest of the park. This inland portion of […]
