California's 5 Best Beaches In Orange County, According To Reviews

If you're heading down to the OC, you should know which coastal enclaves are worth visiting and which shorelines to skip.
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California's 5 best winter beaches, according to campers

Head to one of California's five best beach campgrounds this winter for fewer crowds, easier reservations, whale watching, ...
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Sandy Shores and Beautiful Bluffs: The 10 Best Beach Towns in California

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 ...
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5 California beaches named ‘most beautiful’ in the West. Here’s where to go

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 ...
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SLO County spot named No. 2 beach in California for coastal views, laid-back charm

Looking for a top-tier beach to visit this summer? You won’t need to travel far. San Luis Obispo County is home to the No. 2 beach in the state, according to USA Today’s list of the best coastal gems ...
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This Tiny Coastal Village On The Edge Of California's Lost Coast' Has Beaches, Trails, And Rugged Camping

The coastline in California is one of the best in the world. From the cliffs of Big Sur to the sandy shores of San Diego, it somehow manages to straddle the lines of being equal parts astoundingly ...
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2 SLO County beaches named ‘most stunning’ on the West Coast. Which ones?

Sunset Magazine named Avila Beach and Pismo Beach top West Coast beach picks. Avila Beach earned praise for its sunny microclimate, views and local activities. Pismo Beach stood out for surfing, ...
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I’ve Lived in California for 10 Years—and This Is the Best Secret Beach Town in the Golden State

Sample global cuisine at local eateries like Ammatoli, Phnom Penh Noodle Shack, and the Michelin-starred Heritage. Soak up the Southern California sunshine at the beach, the Naples neighborhood, or ...