Ain’t that a beach! California is famous for its 900 miles of coastline, with signature beaches up and down the coast.

It's impossible to do an entirely comprehensive list, but here's a good place to start along the shores of the Golden State.

Sunset Magazine named five California beaches as 2025 West Coast standouts. Avila Beach and Pismo Beach earned praise for scenery and outdoor activity mix. Judges evaluated hundreds of destinations ...

Big cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco tend to steal the spotlight in the Golden State, but many of California’s most loved qualities shine brightest in the charming beach towns located up and ...