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Whatever your mood, there’s an idyllic Golden State beach with your name on it. If action-packed fun in the sun is your jam, take your pick of classic SoCal spots from La Jolla Shores to Dana Strand Beach in Orange County to Santa Monica. Central Coast beaches cover the full gamut, whether you’ve just finished a spa treatment in Santa Barbara or want to watch the surfers do their thing at Rincon Point in Carpinteria. The northern half of the state specializes in hidden beaches, where you can find a secluded stretch of sand that’s perfect for beachcombing or collecting your thoughts.
- Santa Monica Pier & Beach
- 12 Great Dog Beaches
12 Great Dog Beaches
- Orange County’s Best Beaches
Orange County’s Best Beaches
- Beaches in San Luis Obispo County
Beaches in San Luis Obispo County
- Best Beaches on the North Coast
Best Beaches on the North Coast
- 12 California Beaches for Kids
12 California Beaches for Kids
- Hidden Beaches
Hidden Beaches
- San Diego County’s Best Beaches
San Diego County’s Best Beaches
- Point Reyes Beaches
Point Reyes Beaches
Travel Stories
- The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay
The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay
Coastal elegance and unhurried grace
- Tuolumne County
Tuolumne County
In quiet towns west of Yosemite National Park, historic preservation mixes with modern appeal
- Orange County’s Best Beaches
Orange County’s Best Beaches
Visit these four idyllic, sun-drenched stretches of sand in Southern California
- Here’s How to Experience Bioluminescence in California
Here’s How to Experience Bioluminescence in California
Finding that fascinating blue glow in the Pacific Ocean isn’t easy, but it can be done
- How to Celebrate the Fourth of July in California
How to Celebrate the Fourth of July in California
Honor America’s birthday in 2025 with fireworks, festivals, and gorgeous settings around the Golden State
- Terranea Resort
Terranea Resort
Just south of Los Angeles, this cliffside retreat is a remote sanctuary with breathtaking views and a farm-to-table focus
- 16 Amazing California Lakes
16 Amazing California Lakes
Swim, waterski, wakeboard, paddle, fish, or go houseboating on the Golden State’s lakes
- 12 California Beaches for Kids
12 California Beaches for Kids
Make lifelong memories at these family-favorite beaches in the Golden State
- 12 Great Dog Beaches
12 Great Dog Beaches
Whether your pup wants to ride the waves or lounge in the sand, there’s a Golden State beach calling
- Free Kid-Friendly Things to Do in California
Free Kid-Friendly Things to Do in California
Plan your trip around these classic sights that are also free
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The Resort at Pelican Hill: California Luxury Minute Resorts
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The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel: California Luxury Minute Resorts
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Hotel Casa del Mar: California Luxury Minute Resorts
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Shasta Cascade Road Trip
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Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara: California Luxury Minute Resorts
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Post Ranch Inn: California Luxury Minute Resorts
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Terranea: California Luxury Minute Resorts
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Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club: California Luxury Minute Resorts
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Hotel Del Coronado: California Luxury Minute Resorts
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L'Auberge Del Mar: California Luxury Minute Resorts
Michelin Guide, L.A. to Paso Robles, LGBTQ+ Travel
46min
Local’s Guide to Marin County
50min
A Local’s Guide to Orange County
55min
Rock Climbing, Best Campgrounds, L.A. Shopping
35min
California Curiosities, Architecture, East Bay
37min
Exploring Ventura County
55min
Exploring San Luis Obispo County
57min
L.A. Chef Brooke Williamson
38min
Exploring Mendocino County
1hr1min
What If: Exploring California
42min
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