A woman walks on the beach with the Santa Monica pier on the background with smoke from the Palisades Fire seen in the sky on January 11, 2025, in Santa Monica, California. A woman walks on the ...

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 ...

Dana Point's Doheny State Beach was California's first state beach and is a favorite for swimming and tide pooling. Whether you visit the vintage amusement park or tool around the harbor on a ...

Though there's no shortage of quality beaches in Southern California, this hidden coastal spot stands out for its quiet ...

Golden sunsets, sandy beaches, perfect waves, that’s California dreamin’. As cliche as it may sound, more often than not the state doesn’t disappoint. From the northern border with Oregon to ...

There are prime shorelines in Hawaii, California and Florida and scores of options located in between. So, how do you prioritize which domestic beach (or beaches) to visit? To help you choose the ...

It was the only beach in California to make the top 10 spots. Vacation rental marketplace HomeToGo revealed America’s top beach destinations for 2025 and utilized internal search data to gather ...