Best Cities for Vacation Rentals on the California Coast
Some cities on the California coast have no hotels (or very few), but they can still be the home base for your next vacation. When […]
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9 Secluded Beaches Near Los Angeles
When you think of Los Angeles, “secluded” is typically the last word that comes to mind. But believe it or not, there are some beautiful […]
Leucadia, California – The Beaches & What To Do
Located within the northern part of Encinitas, the funky beachside community of Leucadia offers small-town charm within 25 miles of San Diego. With three secluded beaches, […]
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 […]
The Best Beaches in Orange County
Picking the best beaches in Orange County isn’t easy, but many of the best beaches in all of Southern California are actually in between San […]
15 Gorgeous Beaches In Northern California You Must See
The Northern California coastline has some of the most photogenic beaches and wonderful spots to wander anywhere in the world. From the Oregon border to San Francisco Bay […]
Velella, The Little Blue Creatures on California Beaches
Maybe you’ve seen these small blue marine animals that are washing up on California beaches and wonder what they are and where they come from. […]
California Grunion Run – What You Need To Know
It’s grunion season! If you have no idea what that means, then you’ve come to the right place. We’ll tell you all you need to […]
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 […]
8 Secluded Beaches in Orange County
The beaches in Orange County are some of the most popular places in California for enjoying the surf and sand. But believe it or not, there […]
SS Palo Alto Concrete Ship
A unique pier in Aptos isn’t just a pier…it is also home to a historic WWI era concrete ship that once floated offshore as an entertainment […]
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 […]
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 […]
The 20 Most Popular Beaches in California
There are many best/top beaches lists for California on the Internet and they often are skewed by whoever wrote the article. We wanted to create […]
These Beaches In California Are The Hardest To Get To (But Worth It)!
If you are not afraid of using a rope to descend down to a beach, then this is your To Do List. Unlike Florida where […]
The Best California Beach Hikes Under 5 Miles
Like most other things, hiking is better when it’s done by the beach. And here in California, we have plenty of incredible coastal trails to […]
The Hidden Beaches of Malibu California
Malibu has a long history of beach access disputes, big and small, between wealthy home owners and the public. Luckily the California Coastal Commission has […]
Best Beaches near San Jose California
San Jose is the largest city in the South Bay Area of San Francisco and one of the most populated cities in all of California. […]
California Sandcastle Contests and Festivals
Kids aren’t the only ones who love building sandcastles at the beach. Many professional sandcastle artists compete at annual events that allow them to show […]
