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List of California Beaches
What's Your Ideal Beach?

View a list of California Beaches for Southern, Central and Northern California. California Beaches are famous for their variety. Weather you want to sit at a bonfire, go for a walk, go snorkeling, surfing, play volleyball, take the kids to a pier, do some bird watching or people watching, ride a dune buggy or just hang out, there is a beach in California for it.

Tourists are often surprised at how different the beaches in Southern California are from Northern California. Although this Golden State is known for its great climate, you really need to consider the weather when choosing a beach.

California ranks as the top destination in the U.S. to visit. So what do you want to do? Swim, snorkel, surf, watch a sunset?

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Northern California Beaches

Central California Beaches

Southern California Beaches

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What's your favorite California Beach?

From surfing, snorkling and volleyball to soaking up the sun or just hanging out and being a beach bum, there are beaches in California to please everyone. What beach is your favorite?

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What Other Visitors Have Said

Click on the links below to see other visitor's favorite California Beaches.

Zuma Beach
I would prob most def say Zuma Dude, it rocks!

Carpinteria
My family and I have been going to Carpinteria for years! We love it and do a lot of camping there as well. There is this tree on the beach which has become …

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