The beaches are connected by a three-mile boardwalk ideal for skating, bicycling and people-watching. Pacific Beach and Mission Beachįamilies with teens flock to bustling Pacific and Mission Beaches where older kids can enjoy activities and independence. A wide cement boardwalk separates the beach from a large grassy park that’s popular for picnics and volleyball games. Activities for older kids include surfing, body boarding, and kayaking to the ecological preserve, sea caves and cove. La JollaĪ mile-long sandy beach, La Jolla Beach Shores has small waves ideal for younger kids to play in the shallow water. Parking: You’ll find parking all along the beaches, which include residential neighborhoods in front of gorgeous dream homes. The beaches have lifeguards, and a set of ramps for wheelchairs part way out to the beach at the main lifeguard station. Meanwhile, Coronado South has one of the widest, white sand beaches in the county. Coronado Beach North is especially great for surfers, and those who enjoy beach volleyball. Located across from San Diego Bay, Coronado Beaches are among California’s best beaches for many reasons. Boogie boarding, sandcastle building and swimming are among things to do in La Jolla. In fact, locals like to say they have a 70-mile sandbox for lots of outdoor play.
San Diego alone has 70 miles of coastline with a variety of beaches. Here are my personal choices of best California beaches, which are quality in almost every way! Best California Beaches: San Diego The non-profit Heal The Bay produces an annual beach report card to inform beach-goers about water quality at various beaches. This is especially true after a heavy rain.Īlways check water quality reports before you head out. Bays, harbors, and marinas, where the water gets less flushing to clear out contaminates can be the most dangerous. One thing to keep in mind is water quality. Best California Beaches Include Good Water Quality Heading north to cooler temps and rugged terrain, wear long pants, sweaters, and sturdy shoes. Tip: Wear shorts, flip-flops and sunscreen for Southern and Central California beaches. In fact, some of California’s best beaches are hidden gems. Not all beaches are visible from the road. Jagged cliffs, bluffs, and redwood forests distinguish Northern California beaches. There, beaches tend to be less populated. Pacific Coast Highway (better known as PCH) follows the sunny coast and becomes Highway 1 in Central California.
Temperatures at these beaches are usually mild. Central and Northern California beaches are more rugged, with picturesque bluffs and forests. In general, Southern California beaches from San Diego to Los Angeles are sunny with many wide, white sandy beaches. Year-round, we’ve enjoyed sun and surf up and down California’s 840 miles of coastline. First with friends, and then later with my husband and kids. As a native Angeleno, I grew up sunbathing (probably too much) and swimming at many of the best California beaches.
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