These are among the best tourist beaches in the world.
Follow the Ventura River until it opens up into the Pacific and there you’ll find Surfer’s Point Beach. This rocky shoreline in the middle of the Ventura County Fairgrounds is a haven for surfers because of its point break that sends perfect waves rolling in with great consistency. Surfer’s Point Beach is not only great …
Getting to Pfeiffer Beach requires some commitment. It’s not a local hotspot in the middle of a busy city surrounded by shops and restaurants, it’s a secluded little beach in the middle of Los Padres National Forest that requires a two mile drive down a narrow, winding road that’s too thin for RVs or trailers. …
College Cove Beach is located in the seaside town of Trinidad in Humboldt County, about 300 miles north of San Francisco. The geographical features of the beaches in this part of Northern California are more akin to the beaches found on the Oregon coast than they are to those found in Los Angeles and San …
Way out on the coast of Inverness in Marin County, you’ll find the stunning white cliffs of Drakes Beach. This remote shoreline is full of incredible views, and the trails at nearby Chimney Rock are full of plants and wildlife. If you want make the trip out to Drakes Beach, remember that it’s surrounded by …
The three separate beaches that comprise this popular coastal locale are shared by the neighboring cities of Monterey and Seaside. Each beach has something unique to offer its visitors: Houghton M. Roberts, Seaside, and Window on the Bay beaches. Seaside Beach in the north is a popular spot for paragliders to launch. It’s also a …
Currently a Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Fort Funston was once part of a United States Army harbor defense installation built in 1900 and used for various functions up until it was inactivated in 1963. Today, Fort Funston Beach is a popular place for hiking, fishing, biking, and horseback riding. The strong winds that are …
Capitola City Beach is a picturesque stretch of shoreline located in the heart of Capitola, a small city in Santa Cruz County about an hour and fifteen minutes south of San Francisco. The beach is a great spot for sunbathing, surfing, fishing and more, all with the beautiful multi-colored backdrop of the Venetian Village cottages …
For some of Northern California’s most awe-inspiring oceanfront scenery, check out San Francisco’s Baker Beach. While some beaches capture your attention with their incredible natural rock formations, unique sand composition, or their verdant surroundings, Baker Beach offers up something you can only find in one place: the Golden Gate Bridge. With the world famous structure …
Glass Beach, the southernmost beach in MacKerricher State Park, was once a garbage dump for the citizens of Fort Bragg. Several decades worth of Fort Bragg’s trash accumulated on the shoreline until 1967. The following 30 years were marked by multiple efforts to clean up the mess that previous generations had left. There was just …
One of the most popular and well-known beaches in all of Northern California, Santa Cruz Main Beach is absolutely packed with things to do and sights to see. Enjoy the sun, sand, and surf, go kayaking or paddle-boarding, and fish off of the wharf. Or visit the famous Santa Cruz Boardwalk where you’ll find amusement …
Carmel River State Beach is a state park that consists mainly of protected wetlands. The mile-long beach is the meeting point of the Carmel River and Carmel Bay. On the east side is the Carmel River Lagoon which is home to a bird sanctuary, making the beach a popular destination for birdwatching. Other popular activities …
Just north of Miami, you’ll find Hallandale Beach. This small sandy stretch harkens back to the classic art-deco beach experience that South Florida is known for and offers beachgoers tons of activities with its many beach parks and amenities. The city itself is known more for its nightlife and casinos. The beach itself welcomes visitors …
