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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
12 Gorgeous Piers in California Where You Need to Watch a Sunset
Piers have been a defining part of Southern California’s coastline for years. Stretching far out over the ocean, they provide the most beautiful setting for […]
Glamping on the California Coast
Camping is a lot of fun, but it’s a lot of work. Glamping has many of the benefits of regular camping without the bothersome gear. […]
The San Diego Nude Beach List
San Diego isn’t known for its nude beaches but it does have a few. The state, San Diego County, and the municipalities near these beaches […]
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 […]
California Tide Tables
Tide tables are graphical representations of tidal data, providing information about the timing and height of tides at a particular location over a period of […]
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 […]
Enjoy A Trip To California’s Danish Village
Take a quick 45 minute drive from Santa Barbara on State Highway 154 and you’ll arrive in what appears to be a foreign country. But […]
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 […]
Top 10 Beach Getaways in California
The California coastline has no shortage of beaches (approximately 1,000 in fact). So choosing the ideal location for your beach getaway vacation is no trivial task. Not […]
17 Mile Drive in Pebble Beach
17-Mile Drive is one of the most famous scenic drives in the world. It passes through the gated community of Pebble Beach. Access to this exclusive […]
You’ll Love These Coastal Hiking Trails At Sunset
We’ve talked about the best beaches in California for watching the sunset, and we’ve also mentioned some of the best places to get in a […]
The Best Beaches near Fresno
Fresno is 100 miles inland from the California Coast so it’s not a beach community by any stretch of the imagination. But many friends and […]
The Adventurer’s Bucket List Beaches of California
The adventurous folks are keen to bucket lists. It might be a list of mountains they want to climb, national parks they want to visit, […]
La Tour, The Mysterious Tower of Laguna Beach
One of the most unique and mysterious landmarks of Southern California is the tower that stands at the base of a cliff in Laguna Beach. Here […]
Printable Beach Packing List
This is our printable beach vacation packing list that has evolved from many trips to California’s beaches. For best results – right click on the […]
The Hidden Beaches of Northern California
Although Southern California beaches tend to have more consistent warm weather, the beaches on the north side can definitely hold their own. While the crowds […]