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Beach Access in California
Browse the destinations collected under Beach Access in California so you can compare the strongest park guides and stops in one place.
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The tropical vibes of this scenic beach west of Santa Barbara attract visitors far and wide.
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Famous for its rainbow-colored bungalows, delicious seafood restaurants, and charming boutique shops, this beach feels more Mediterranean than Californian.
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This crescent-shaped beach hugging the shores of Carmel Bay is known for its idyllic surf conditions and vibrant sunset views.
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With 9 miles of uninterrupted coastline, this park is a wonderland of wild landscapes.
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This 1.5-mile-long beach is one of the most popular beaches in San Diego, although it never feels overly crowded.
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As you drive into Santa Barbara from the east, you will be greeted by a palm tree-lined beach and the sparkling ocean coastline.
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This state beach is so big that it is actually comprised of four individual beaches Francis, Venice, Dunes, and Roosevelt.
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Known for its excellent surf and recreational activities, this beach is a popular spot for LA locals and visitors alike.
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On the coast of the Jug Handle State Natural Reserve sits this gorgeous beach.
When you picture the quintessential Southern California beach, it probably looks a little something like this.
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When you picture the quintessential Southern California beach, it probably looks a little something like this.
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The main beach in the charming town of La Jolla is a stunning sight to see.
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As the main beach in the charming town of Oxnard, this 5-mile stretch of sand is the perfect backdrop for some summer fun.
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This 2.1-mile-long beach on the South Bay of Los Angeles attracts almost 4 million visitors a year, making it one of the most visited areas of the city.
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Escape the crowds and enjoy the pristine, untouched landscapes of the Point Reyes National Seashore coastline.
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This picturesque beach in Cambria is now famous for its dramatic cliffs and scenic beach boardwalk.
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The namesake beach in this charming San Diego neighborhood is fun any time of the day.
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Although residents of Crescent City frequently visit this scenic beach, it has remained off the radar in terms of mass tourism.
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There are a lot of picturesque places in the Big Sur area, but this beach is guaranteed to be one of the most memorable.
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Easily one of the most visited beaches in Southern California, this 1.5-mile-long shoreline is buzzing with activity at every hour of the day.
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This beach has every type of activity you could ever want to participate in.
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Shaped like a horseshoe, this beach is the largest continuous stretch of sand on the Big Sur coastline.

The main beach in Californias most prominent surf town has more than just sand and surf.
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With miles of pristine golden coastline, this crescent-shaped beach in Marin County is a hidden gem in Northern California.
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Covering 105-acres and nearly 2-miles of Malibu coastline, this is one of the largest beaches in Southern California.