As a California girl, I've spent many summer days on the beach! These are some of my favorite Cali beaches, along with a few that I still need to visit!
A beautiful beach in San Diego with sea caves you can explore. It's known for its calm, shallow waters, perfect for swimming and snorkeling.
La Jolla Cove
If you've never been to La Jolla, you can take a sightseeing tour.
The La Jolla Tour
This beach has always been crazy! If you like to people watch and catch some rays, this is the one to visit.
Venice Beach
This beach is always crowded and has lots of fun things to do on the pier.
Santa Monica Beach
A must visit beach in San Diego!
Coronado Beach
A beautiful beach in Orange County with lots of restaurants.
Newport Beach
A beautiful beach in Laguna!
Crystal Cove State Park
Nothing beats the beaches in Malibu. This one's a beauty!
El Matador State Beach
Another iconic beach in San Diego!
Mission Beach
You can take a walk on Crystal Pier.
Pacific Beach
You can see the Golden Gate Bridge from this San Francisco beach!
Baker Beach
I adore Carmel! The beaches here are so pretty.
Carmel River State Beach
This popular beach in Long Beach draws a lot of surfers.
South Carlsbad State Beach
Great beach to see the seals in La Jolla!
Children's Pool
This Santa Cruz beach has tidepools and is the winter resting site of the Monarch Butterfly!
Natural Bridges State Beach
Zuma is the it beach in Malibu and where I spent many a summer's day!
Zuma Beach
This is the beach where they filmed Baywatch! The U-shaped pier is packed with restaurants, bars, fast food stands, souvenir shops, and lots of fishermen casting their poles.
Redondo Beach
Mission Bay Beach in San Diego has a huge aquatic park with lots of areas for swimming!
Mission Bay Beach
This is one of my favorite beaches in LA, right on PCH! They have volleyball courts, playground and gymnastic equipment, as well as a bike and walking path.
Will Rogers State Beach (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)
