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The Golden State offers the perfect beach for every family, whether your crew loves energetic, sun-soaked adventures or prefers quiet, spacious shores to explore and unwind.
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7 Cool Ways to Play in the Pacific Ocean
7 Cool Ways to Play in the Pacific Ocean
11 Incredible California Beaches
11 Incredible California Beaches
Top Places for Whale Watching in California
Top Places for Whale Watching in California
How to Explore Mendocino’s Glass Beach
How to Explore Mendocino’s Glass Beach
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
San Diego County’s Best Beaches
San Diego County’s Best Beaches
Best Beaches on the North Coast
Best Beaches on the North Coast
Orange County’s Best Beaches
Orange County’s Best Beaches
Beaches in San Luis Obispo County
Beaches in San Luis Obispo County
Santa Monica Pier & Beach
Santa Monica Pier & Beach
Learn How to Surf in California
Learn How to Surf in California
"[My California favorite?] It’s got to be all the beaches along San Francisco. I love taking night walks on the sand with my friends."
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