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Coastal Dreams: Southern California’s Top Beaches 🌊

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Haley Marie

You'll love this if you’re anything like me and constantly dream of sun-soaked days, crashing waves, and that breezy SoCal vibe. Coastal Dreams: Southern California’s Top Beaches is my list of the best beach spots down the coast—from tucked-away cove...

Treasure Island Beach, tucked beneath the Montage Resort bluffs in Laguna Beach, is one of my favorite hidden gems. Thanks to its ramp access and nearby parking garage, it’s super clean and easy to get to. The long stretch of sandy shoreline is perf...

Treasure Island Beach, Laguna Beach, CA

This beach is wonderful for a nice walk or run, it’s very quiet overall since it’s off the coast behind lots of private property. If you can brave the trek down it’s worth it for the views and less crowded beach!

Dana Strands Beach (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with ...

One of the most picturesque beaches in California. Perfect for those golden hour shots and the drive out is absolutely stunning 🤍

El Matador State Beach

Malibu Beach just hits different. It’s got this chill, laid-back vibe but still feels kind of surreal—like you’re walking through a screensaver. The ocean’s ridiculously blue, the cliffs are wild, and if you time it right, that golden hour glow? Insa...

Beaches in Malibu | Malibu, CA - Official Website

Dana Point feels like a secret pocket of calm. It’s not loud or flashy—it’s just… peaceful. The harbor’s got this quiet charm, boats bobbing around, sea breeze carrying that salty, sun-warmed smell. If you hit the bluff trail during sunset, it’s all ...

Visit Dana Point | The Best Beaches in Southern California

Torrey Pines is a whole mood. That mix of rugged cliffs and soft waves rolling in? Unreal. Hiking down from the top, you get these insane panoramic views, then it’s like the trail drops you straight into the edge of the Pacific. It’s raw and earthy b...

Torrey Pines State Beach - California State Parks

Laguna’s got that artsy, sun-drenched energy. There’s always something happening, but it never feels too crowded. The coves are tucked away like little private worlds, and the water’s this stupidly clear turquoise on a good day. Grab coffee, wander d...

Heisler Park

Crystal Cove feels like California nostalgia bottled up. That stretch of beach with the old-school cottages and wide-open sand—it just makes you slow down. It’s a “barefoot, no rush” kind of place. You can hear the ocean before you see it, and someho...

Crystal Cove State Park

San O is pure throwback surf culture. It’s mellow, it’s salty, and there’s this unspoken rhythm to the place—people grilling, longboards everywhere, that low rumble of clean waves rolling in slow. Nothing fancy, just sand, sea, and the kind of stilln...

San Onofre State Beach

Venice is chaotic in the most entertaining way. You’ve got skaters, street performers, drum circles, palm trees, and murals—everything’s a little loud and a little weird, but somehow it all fits. It’s gritty, but not in a bad way. If you lean into it...

Venice Beach | City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks

Sunset Cliffs is like someone built an amphitheater just to watch the ocean breathe. You’re not even there for the beach—you’re there to perch on the edge, feel the breeze, and let your brain go quiet for a minute. The cliffs drop off so dramatically...

Sunset Cliffs Natural Park | Ocean Beach San Diego ...

Coronado’s clean, wide, and feels a little like a dream. The sand sparkles—like actually shimmers in the sun—and the water stays surprisingly calm. The Hotel Del looms in the background with that old-world charm, but the beach itself is just easy, ti...

Coronado Beach

Zuma is where you go when you want Malibu without the crowds or pretense. It’s big, open, and kind of feels like freedom. The waves get punchy sometimes, but most of the time it’s just long stretches of coastline, wind in your face, and that deep oce...

Zuma Beach – Beaches & Harbors

La Jolla’s like SoCal’s classy, saltwater daydream. It’s got these glassy coves, sunbathing sea lions, and that clean, coastal air that smells a little like eucalyptus mixed with ocean mist. You can wander from tide pools to cliff overlooks and someh...

La Jolla Beaches Guide – La Jolla Shores, La Jolla Cove

Windansea is pure coastal mood. You’ve got that signature surf shack sitting on the rocks like it’s guarding the break, and the waves here? No joke—clean, glassy, and a bit wild. The beach is rocky in places, but that’s what gives it character. When ...

Windansea Beach | City of San Diego Official Website

This one’s not technically a beach, but standing on the grass above the cove? Whole other level. Sea lions barking below, waves echoing off the cliffs, and that clean ocean horizon staring back at you. It’s the kind of place you pause at without mean...

Ellen Browning Scripps Park