We rank the 21 Best California Beaches. See which places our readers like the best, and vote for your favorites.

With Labor Day just around the corner, a last-minute jot to one of California's most picturesque beaches may be just the ...

Located on the coast above the bluffs, Heisler Park features breathtaking views of the Pacific. It also provides access to ...

With Labor Day just around the corner, a last-minute jot to one of California's most picturesque beaches may be just the ticket. If you are looking for inspiration on where to go, a top travel ...

San Luis Obispo is a laid back city on the central coast (Getty Images) In the “San” shadow of San Diego and San Francisco, ...

Want a little beach getaway to yourself? Check out these two elusive places in California.

If you haven’t been to Avila Beach in San Luis Obispo County yet, you may want to make plans to after it was named the best beach in America in a new ranking. It was the only beach in California ...

It's located near the Central Californian wine hubs of San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles, and offers a slower pace of life on ...

Pismo Beach has once again captured the spotlight, earning a nomination for "Best Beach in California" in the 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.

Dreaming of pitching your tent with the sound of crashing waves as your lullaby? Beach tent camping in California is the ...

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