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West Coast Beaches
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These are my favorite beaches on the West Coast- enjoy! Let me know if you have any questions, too.
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Famous beach where the backdrop is the Golden Gate Bridge!
Baker Beach
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Touristy, but still highly recommend visiting at least once
Capitola Beach
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Colored sea glass provides for unique photos at this beach
Glass Beach
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Clear water and tall cliffs set the scene for gorgeous sunsets
La Jolla Cove
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Infamous beach in San Diego where you can skate, eat, and swim
Mission Beach
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Large sea stacks have formed and bring a unique look to this beach
Ruby Beach
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Located right outside of Portland, Oregon! Has the large Haystack Rock
Cannon Beach
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Lots of wildlife to look at, but not touch!
Rialto Beach
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Always crowded, but it's located right off the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk!
Santa Cruz Main Beach
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This beach doesn't have a ton of waves so it can be a great fit if you have little ones
Little Corona del Mar Beach
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Cambria is a cute town with some underrated beaches like this one
Moonstone Beach
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You can fish, swim, and hike on this beach!
Obstruction Pass State Park
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Relaxing spot in Sonoma County
Pinnacle Gulch Trail
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Quaint beach that the locals love
Buccaneer Beach | Oceanside
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Clean beach with great swimming and horseback riding activities
Horsfall Beach
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Isolated beach with little to no crowds
Cowell Ranch Beach
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Does it get any better than Santa Barbara beaches?
Butterfly Beach
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Has three different beaches that can be accessed through hikes of varying lengths
La Push
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Some of the best weather available in California
Pismo Beach
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The sand has a unique purple shade!
Pfeiffer Beach
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Perfect getaway spot for the whole family!
Torrey Pines State Beach
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Crystal blue water that is cold, but great for snorkeling or looking at tide pools
Crystal Cove State Park
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All of the beaches in SLO are unforgettable!
Fisherman's Beach
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Located along the Pacific Coast Highway, this beach provides an opportunity to participate in numerous activities
Thousand Steps Beach
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