Best California Beaches

Get our top picks for the best beach vacations in California.

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Best California Beaches

ARTICLE | From private coves perfect for sunbathing to family-friendly public sands complete with concessions, the Golden State has a beach that fits the bill f...

Pebble Beach, California

ARTICLE | Take a tour of Pebble Beach, Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur and see why,...

El Matador, California

ARTICLE | Beachgoers in the know seek solidarity by heading up the winding Pacif...

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Best Family Beach Activities

ARTICLE | Beach-going can lead to a host of eclectic experiences, depending on w...

Meet Marianela Pereyra

ARTICLE | Welcome Marianela Pereyra, the host of "Marianela's Top 10 California ...

Laguna Beach, California

ARTICLE | Laguna Beach's artisans, crafts and galleries mix with enough beachsid...

Marianela at Asilomar Beach

PHOTOS | Marianela takes a relaxing bike tour of the peaceful Asilomar State Be...

Dog-Friendly Rodeo Beach

VIDEO | Hit the trail and take an amazing tour of Rodeo Beach with Marianela.

Our Hosts' Favorite Beach Hotels

ARTICLE | Travel Channel talent shares the beach hotels they would go back to ov...

Point Arena Lighthouse

VIDEO | Marianela gets the 411 on one of the tallest lighthouses on the West C...

Cavallo Point

Daily Escape | Sausalito, California

Venice Beach Boardwalk

VIDEO | Before bodybuilders, Venice Beach's main attractions were the speakeas...

Ocean Lover's Paradise

Daily Escape | Laguna Beach, CA

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