Cheers! You Can Legally Drink At These Beaches In California
If Prohibition taught us anything, it’s that we really like to drink in America. A lot. And that doesn’t always mean getting crazy drunk. Sometimes […]
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Fun Things To Do on the California Coast
Want to discover fun things to do on the coast of Northern and Southern California? Well we have you covered! Here are some ideas:
Search for shipwrecks you can see, wander peacefully through monarch butterfly groves, warm your bones in hot springs, go up inside lighthouses, take the kids to lesser-known theme parks, get binoculars and watch whales from shore, beachcomb for sea glass, learn the history of the 21 California missions, see the shore from fishing piers, photograph rock arches, stay up late to witness a “grunion run“, watch pros build sandcastles, and drive your car onto a beach.
There are so many other ideas in the articles below. Get inspired, head outside, and see these special places.
These California Beaches Are Perfect For Having A Picnic
Going to a new restaurant can be fun, but nothing tops an old-fashioned picnic. By the beach, in the park, or even just sprawling out […]
The Best California Beach Holiday Events You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of
It may not snow on the California coast, but that doesn’t mean the holiday season is any less festive. From the northern shores to the […]
Holiday Boat Parade List Southern California
The most wonderful time of the year is especially wonderful in California. Every December, several of our coastal communities gather for an annual holiday boat […]
Whale Watching on the California Coast
Believe it or not, winter is actually a wonderful time to go whale watching on the coast. Every year, around 20,000 gray whales make a […]
California Coast Music Festivals For Your Bucket List
Nothing beats spending a day or a weekend enjoying your favorite music―nothing, that is, except enjoying it by the beach. As we prepare for darker […]
10 Best Volleyball Beaches in Southern California
Beach volleyball is basically a rite of passage for anyone who grows up near the Southern California coast. With the wonderful weather and abundant permanent […]
Beaches with Amusement Parks
California is well-known for it’s wide selection of amusement parks and waterparks. Some of the best parks are inland and require a drive to the […]
The Queen Mary
Part museum, part hotel, The Queen Mary is an icon of the Southern California coastline and a popular tourist destination. Guests can visit for the […]
Orange County Piers
Huntington Beach Pier There are five major piers in Orange County, California. One city is lucky enough to have not one, but two large piers […]
Naples Island Holiday Boat Parade
The Naples Holiday Boat Parade takes place on the second Saturday of December. Boaters may decorate their vessels and enter the parade. The parade attracts […]
Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade
Join over a million viewers at this year’s Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade is the nations largest holiday boat parade. It runs 5 nights, from December […]
Monarch Butterfly Grove at Pismo State Beach
Every year from late October through February thousands of orange and black Monarch butterflies migrate south to this stunning grove in Pismo Beach, California. If […]
