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California Beaches

California, located in the United States of America, is home to some of the most stunning beaches in the world. Carmel Beach is celebrated for its curvaceous stretches of soft white sand and breathtaking sunset vistas, while Baker Beach is renowned for its picturesque views of the Golden Gate Bridge.

On the other hand, Venice Beach is a popular strip of golden sand that lines the Pacific Ocean, and Bliss Beach boasts the pristine alpine Lake Tahoe. Finally, Coronado Beach provides stunning vistas of the iconic Hotel del Coronado.

Check out our guide below for a complete list of California's renowned beaches.

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California

Carmel Beach is a scenic sand beach located in Carmel, CA, USA, around 2 hours south of San Francisco. Displaying curvaceous stretches of soft white s...

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San Francisco

Baker Beach is a publicly accessible shoreline situated in San Francisco, California, USA. This popular coastal destination is renowned for its pictur...

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Los Angeles

Located on the coast of Venice town, west of downtown Los Angeles, Venice Beach is a picturesque strip of golden sand that lines the Pacific Ocean. Of...

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Santa Cruz

Wilder Ranch State Park, located in Santa Cruz, USA, is home to the largest and most accessible beach in the area, known as 4 Mile Beach or Baldwin Cr...

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Sausalito

Black Sands Beach is a beach located in Golden Gate National Recreation Area, situated below the Marin Headlands. The beach's sand is dark in color du...

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California

Coronado Beach is situated on the Coronado Peninsula, located in San Diego Bay, California, USA. Spanning across Ocean Boulevard, this beach is well-k...

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Davenport

Davenport Cove, also referred to as Shark Fin Cove or Shark Tooth Beach, is a visually appealing beach situated in a small, deep cove south of Davenpo...

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Marin County

Little Beach at Muir Beach is a renowned clothing-optional beach situated in a cove located at the northern end of Muir Beach, Marin County, USA. Alth...

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Santa Barbara

More Mesa Beach is a lesser-known beach located in More Mesa Park in Santa Barbara, USA. The beach is situated beneath bluffs and is relatively narrow...

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La Jolla

South Blacks Beach is a remote beach situated between La Jolla Shores and Black's Beach. The beach is composed of fine sand and pebbles and is well-li...

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Sausalito

South Rodeo Beach is a beach situated in a secluded cove to the south of Rodeo Beach in the Marin Headlands region of Golden Gate National Recreation ...

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Santa Cruz

3 Mile Beach is a beach located within Wilder Ranch State Park, situated in the western part of Santa Cruz, California, USA. To access the beach, visi...

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Trinidad

Baker Beach is a well-liked location situated in Humboldt County, positioned just south of Trinidad in the United States. This beach is notable for it...

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La Jolla

Black's Beach is a well-known clothing-optional beach situated in San Diego, California. The beach is popular for activities such as surfing, paraglid...

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Davenport

Bonny Doon Beach is located in Bonny Doon, at the intersection of Highway 1 and Bonny Doon Road, north of Santa Cruz and near Davenport in the USA. Th...

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California

Carmel Meadows Beach is a beach that faces west and is situated in Carmel River State Beach, adjacent to the Carmel Meadows housing community. The bea...

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California

Located in Garrapata State Park in Carmel, USA, Garrapata Beach is a unique and picturesque beach along the northern Big Sur coastline. The beach is r...

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California

Gray Whale Cove Beach is a well-liked beach destination situated in Half Moon Bay, USA. It is located in an area known as Devil's Slide, which is char...

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Best Time to Visit California

The best time to visit California in United States of America is during the summer months which fall between June to August. This is the time when the weather is warm and the waters are perfect for swimming and enjoying outdoor activities. The beaches are at their best during these months and you can enjoy surfing, sunbathing or just relaxing by the sea. Spring is another great time, especially in April and May when the weather is mild and there are fewer crowds. If you want to avoid the peak season rush and are okay with cooler temperatures, then September and October are ideal as well. Whatever the season, California offers something for everyone and is guaranteed to provide visitors with an unforgettable experience.

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