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    Whether you crave sunny, action-packed fun or seek secluded stretches of sand with plenty of space to play, there’s an idyllic Golden State beach with your family’s name on it.

    Experience bioluminescence in California

    Celebrate California's official state sport

    See (and hear) bellowing elephant seals at Piedras Blancas

    The Lost Coast is an incredibly remote stretch of beach

    Tons of fun begins where Route 66 ends at the Santa Monica Pier

    Explore tide pools along 70 miles of San Diego coastline

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    Here’s How to Experience Bioluminescence in California

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    Find out how to see this mezmerizing natural phenomenon, which occurs when single-celled organisms (known as dinoflagellates) illuminate the ocean with their distinctive blue glow.

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    9 Events to Check Out for California Surfing Day

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    In 2018, surfing became the state’s official sport, and a new holiday was created: September 20 is California Surfing Day. See how you can celebrate across the state.

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    Piedras Blancas

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    Just a few miles from Hearst Castle, see the roughly 17,000 elephant seals that call the shores of Piedras Blancas home.

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    The Lost Coast

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    Flanked by the steep and scenic King Range, the Lost Coast is an ideal spot to find seclusion.

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    5 Amazing Things to Do in Santa Monica

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    More than 8 million people visit the Santa Monica Pier each year to enjoy a classic amusement park experience on a historic landmark.

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    Best Tide Pools in San Diego County

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    Tide pooling is popular in Coronado, Ocean Beach, La Jolla, and many other San Diego County beach towns.

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    Arroyo Burro Beach is just one of many beginner-friendly surfing spots where kids of all ages can catch a wave.

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