Above is an interactive map of the beaches in California. City, county, and state beaches are all included. Just zoom in to the place you want to visit and every beach is plotted on the map. Below are custom maps of popular places and activities along the California Coast.
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Top 10 Beaches in California
After years of exhaustive research visiting beaches up and down the California coast (we know it sounds tough) the team at California Beaches has come up with its top ten […]
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Beach Camping in Southern California
Only a small percentage of visitors to Southern California insist on camping instead of booking rooms at the many resorts and hotels near the ocean. Those who prefer camping and […]
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Sunbathing Beaches of Southern California
Do you just want to soak up the sun on your next trip to Southern California? Well you’ll need some space to call your own so big sandy beaches are […]
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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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Nude Beaches in California
The “clothing optional” nude beaches in California aren’t that hard to find if you know where to look. As you can see from the map there are areas that are […]
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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 Rock Arches at California Beaches
Rock arches are some of the most spectacular of Mother Natures’s hand-crafted artwork. The California Coast displays more of these natural pieces of art than any other state. You won’t […]
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The Lighthouses of California
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 shipping hazards. Over the years […]
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Shark Attack Locations in California 2000-Present
Everyone has heard about shark attacks on the California coast over the years, but where do they happen the most? We decided to map all of the California shark attacks starting in the […]
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The Best Beaches You Aren’t Allowed to Visit in California
All beaches in California are public up to the mean high tide line, but there are many you can’t get to due to private land or other restrictions. Several are […]
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Best Beaches on Catalina Island
Santa Catalina Island is unique in many ways, but especially when it comes to land ownership. Most of the island is owned by the Catalina Island Conservancy, a non-profit that […]
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Crystal Cove State Park Beaches
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 […]
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Best Beaches Near Sacramento
Sacramento might be smack dab in the middle of the California Central Valley, but it’s not that far from the coast. And while there are some parks and beaches in […]
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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. It’s a technology hub and […]
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Private Beaches in California ANYONE Can Go To
California has quite a few private beaches. All of them are immediately in front of private property, many of which are gated communities. Monarch Bay Beach in Dana Point is […]
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Best Beaches of Point Reyes National Seashore
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 […]
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Dog Friendly Beaches in California
Sometimes it’s hard to find a beach where you can legally take your dog for a walk, or better yet, set them free to roam around with other dogs. We’ve […]
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The Best Surfing Beaches in California
Surfing is big in California to say the least. It’s a way of life for many and a spectator sport for others. Up and down the coast there are worthy […]
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Hike to the Bridge to Nowhere
This is a rare hiking opportunity near the Los Angeles metropolis. In the San Gabriel Mountains north of Azuza there is a hike that follows a river valley up to […]
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California State Beaches
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. […]
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Grunion Run Beaches, Where to See Them
Everyone keeps asking us to tell them where the best grunion run beaches in California are located. Well we have finally compiled all our notes to create a map and […]
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Hot Springs on the California Coast
California has hot springs scattered about the state, but if you are traveling the California Coast then your options are limited. The central coast between Los Angeles and the San […]
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The Missions of California
California has 21 historic Spanish missions from San Diego to Sonoma in the northern San Francisco Bay Area. Most were built during the late 1700’s, with the two northernmost being […]
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The Lost Coast Trail Map
The Lost Coast Trail is a popular summer backpacking route along the shoreline of a remote region in Northern California. The trail meanders along the foot of high mountains in […]
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Beach Camping in California
We have every California beach campground covered on our site. Many are right on the beach so watching the sunset before heading back to your camp spot is easy. While […]
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Best Sand Dunes on the California Coast
Sand dunes are diverse natural habitats that can be sources of endless fun whether it is hiking or just playing around. California has dunes all along its Pacific Ocean shoreline […]
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Montana de Oro State Park
Montana de Oro State Park hides in the shadows of the other more popular beaches in the Morro Bay area. The icon of the bay is Morro Rock which stands […]
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Best Beaches Near Stockton
Stockton is located in the heart of California’s vast Central Valley where sandy beaches are far from top of mind. However the Pacific Coast beaches aren’t really that far away, […]
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Veterans Memorials on the California Coast
California has so many memorials dedicated to the veterans of the US Armed Forces. Most are public buildings, or simple memorials in outdoor parks. Others stand out because of their […]
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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 […]