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Beer Can Beach
Beer Can Beach is a locals beach in the Rio Del Mar neighborhood of Aptos, CA. This is a wide sandy...
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Hidden Beach Park
Hidden Beach Park is a small hard-to-find park in a creek ravine that empties out on a sandy beach...
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Pot Belly Beach
Pot Belly Beach is a public beach in front of a private community and beach club in Aptos. The land...
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Rio Del Mar Beach
Rio Del Mar Beach is the main beach in the community of Rio Del Mar in Aptos, CA. It starts in the...
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Seacliff State Beach
Seacliff State Beach is a long sandy beach on the waterfront of Aptos, CA. This is a great place...
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Seascape Park Beach
Seascape Park is a six acre city park that sits high on the bluff above the ocean in the Rio Del...
Articles
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The Best Hidden Beaches of California
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 […]
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10 Strange Things Found on California Beaches
Over years of traveling the California Coast to visit beaches, we have discovered so many amazing places and also some strange things. We wanted to share pictures and stories about […]
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Pier Fishing in California
Free fishing in California on public piers is a sport that is easy to get hooked on. Not only is ocean and bay pier fishing free in California (does not include piers on inland […]
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9 Shipwrecks in California You Can See
California has had its fair share of shipping disasters over the years. Many of the ships hit rocks offshore and sank deep enough that only brave scuba divers can see […]
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California Beach Bonfires
A beach bonfire is a time-honored tradition California residents and visitors have enjoyed for years. Despite a recent backlash from environmentalists, governments, and coastal property owners, bonfires are still permitted […]
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These California Beach Destination Hotels and Resorts Will Completely Relax You
A California beach vacation typically involves exploring charming coastal towns, shopping, dining, and perhaps even hiking, biking and boating. That being said, sometimes you just need to go on a […]
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Farmers Markets on the California Coast
When traveling on the California Coast a good way to get to know the city or neighborhood where you are staying is to visit the local farmers markets. We have […]
Maps
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The Historic Fishing Piers in California
Fishing has always been a big coastal activity in California, long before surfing became popular in the 1960’s. During the second half of the 1800’s and in the early 1900’s […]
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Best Vacation Rental Cities on the California Coast
Some parts of the California coast have no hotels (or very few), but can still be base camp for your next vacation. Just book a vacation rental home in one […]
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Beach Camping in San Francisco Bay Area
Camping at the beach is in high demand in the San Francisco Bay Area and all of Northern California during the summer months. Since these beachside camp spots are so […]
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Dog Friendly Beaches Santa Cruz
Dog owners who live in Santa Cruz or vacation in this fun-loving funky city are lucky to have several dog-friendly beaches to choose from. The rules at these beaches vary […]
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The Beaches of Monterey Bay
Not many places in California have a continuous stretch of sand like Monterey Bay. Between Santa Cruz & Monterey lies 31 miles of sandy coastline, only interrupted by the infrequent waterway, which can easily be […]
Attractions
Hotels
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Rio Del Mar Vacation Rentals
Rio Del Mar and Aptos don’t have many hotel or resort options, yet this is one of the best places on the sandy shores of Monterey Bay. If you plan […]
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Rio Sands Motel
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Best Western Seacliff Inn
