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Find your next California beach day. Explore sandy shores, coastal towns and practical guides to getting there and making the most of your visit.

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Coronado Beach in San Diego. - California Places, Travel, and News.

Coronado Beach (Things To Do and See)

What can we say about Coronado beach that hasn’t already been said? With the huge influx of visitors and people moving there from all …

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California beach at Big Sur - California Places, Travel, and News.

Pfeiffer Beach (Keyhole Arch and Purple Sand)

Big Sur boasts many attractions, like the Bixby Bridge, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, and Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. One more attraction it …

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Carlsbad sand beach California. - California Places, Travel, and News.

Carlsbad Beaches (Amazing Choices)

If you love beaches, then you’ll love Carlsbad. It’s a city in California, within San Diego county. It’s home to beautiful beaches and a …

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Silhoutte of Manhattan beach - California Places, Travel, and News.

Go To The Beach At Night In California

California’s legendary coastline runs over 840 miles long and contains over 420 public beaches. Thanks to the diverse terrain, the state has countless unique …

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Bodega Bay viewed from Dillon Beach. - California Places, Travel, and News.

Dillon Beach (Amenities + Things To Do)

California’s perks aren’t limited to the bay area. Indeed, the best part of living in California is its natural surroundings. Its north coast is …

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Waves in the Pacific Ocean and view of the beach from Balboa Pie. - California Places, Travel, and News.

Balboa Pier – Things To Do (+ Newport Beach)

The city of Newport Beach, Orange County, lies in Southern California and is considered a part of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. This coastal …

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Sunset in El Porto California. - California Places, Travel, and News.

El Porto Beach (Ultimate Guide)

El Porto Beach is part of the City of Manhattan Beach in California and neighboring El Segundo Beach to the North. It’s located near …

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Hermosa Beach with life guard and sea during a hot day. - California Places, Travel, and News.

Hermosa Beach (What To Do + Places To See)

Are you curious about the history of Hermosa Beach and what you can do there? If so, you’re in luck! This post covers all …

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View of the pier and beach in Capitola California. - California Places, Travel, and News.

Capitola Beach (Awesome Things To Do)

What began as a humble camp by the beach has developed into a city of over 10,000 permanent residents and seasonal tourists. Capitola beach …

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Aerial view of an oil refinery on the beach of LA. - California Places, Travel, and News.

El Segundo Beach (Where It Is + Things To Do)

Located just south of LAX, El Segundo is a beach city that was originally an oil town. It’s best known today as the home …

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