Discover the best ocean beaches in California with photos, maps, and local info. Beaches near you, hidden gems, unique places, we have them all!

An interactive map of beaches in California and custom maps of popular places and beach activities along the California Coast.

Find your perfect beach in California - we have visited and covered them all! Every beach is unique and there's a perfect beach for you.

Here’s a delightful beach with the most colorful backdrop, not just in California, but probably on the planet. It’s right in downtown Capitola with shopping and restaurants nearby.

We have maps and information on every state beach in Northern, Central, and Southern California, and there are hundreds. See the full list at the bottom of the page.

Find fun things to do on the coast of California. Discover shipwrecks, butterfly groves, hot springs, beaches you can drive on, and much more.

San Luis Obispo might have the best stretch of beaches that includes Pismo Beach, Avila Beach, and Morro Bay. If you’re heading to the city of San Luis Obispo, don’t leave without finding the …

With nearly three-dozen beaches to choose from, Malibu California is a beach-lovers dream. Many famous and little-known beaches line the Malibu shore.

It’s one of the most popular beaches near downtown San Diego and one of the best beaches in California. This family-friendly beach gets crowded, but it is wide enough that you can always …

Want to explore the very best tide pools on the California Coast? See this list of the 14 most extensive tidepools at California beaches.