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One of Laguna's best beaches is a lovely California escape known for skimboarding

California's Laguna Beach is home to many magnificent shores, including one with a world-famous skimboarding reputation along a pristine coast.
U.S. News & World Report

Best Beaches in California for 2025

When first-time visitors imagine California, one of the first things that comes to mind is likely the beach. One might envision bathing suit-clad beachgoers strolling down sunny California boardwalks ...
Merced Sun-Star

Where are best beaches in the US? This affordable California spot made the top 10

San Diego County’s Imperial Beach was the highest ranking Southern California Beach on HomeToGo’s list, landing at No. 59.
AOL

Best Beaches in California for That Perfect Tan

Nothing ruins a perfect beach day like awkward tan lines. The entire swimsuit is drawn on the body, which is anything but attractive. While most of California’s coastline is swimsuit-mandatory, there ...
Only In Your State

Treasure Island Beach in Southern California Has Clear Waters That Rival the Caribbean

Discover clear waters at Treasure Island Beach, Southern California, where dramatic cliffs, tide pools, and scenic coves ...
Sacramento Bee

5 California beaches named ‘most beautiful’ in the West. Here’s where to go

Sunset Magazine named five California beaches as 2025 West Coast standouts. Avila Beach and Pismo Beach earned praise for scenery and outdoor activity mix. Judges evaluated hundreds of destinations ...
East Bay Times

This California beach is named No. 1 in the U.S. by Tripadvisor

La Jolla Cove, best known by locals and visitors for its sandstone cliffs, clear waters and omnipresent sea lions, has nabbed the No. 1 spot in Tripadvisor’s annual ranking of the best beaches in the ...