Southern California Day Trips
Southern California Beaches are famous for surfing and year round sunny weather. Water temperatures during the summer months top out around 70 degrees making for ideal swimming conditions. California beaches range from wide and sandy to rocky areas covered with tide pools. Surfing, sunning, or people watching a day at the beach makes for a perfect trip. Summer months visitors from around the world enjoy the sunny Southern California beaches. During the off season locals and savvy travelers take advantage of the un crowded beaches. The near perfect weather makes a trip to the beach enjoyable at just about any time of the year. Stay a day or stay a week. These beaches are our top picks for Southern California fun in the sun.

 



Southern California Beach Guide
Huntington Beach - Surf city has over eight miles of wide sandy beach. The beach is located 40 miles south of Los Angeles. Very popular beach for locals to hang out.
Newport Beach - Newport is home to some of the most expensive real estate in Southern California. Six miles of sandy beach, two piers and famous for surfing The Wedge.
Huntington Beach Dog Beach - Let your four-legged friend run on the beach and play in the surf. This popular area is a favorite for dogs and their owners.
Laguna Beach - With Sandy beaches, tide pools, shops, and world class restaurants. Laguna Beach should be on the top of your Southern California beach list.
Crystal Cove - One of the few places left in Orange County where you can walk for miles along the coastline and see it in its natural state. Restored beach front cottages can be rented out for that ultimate vacation.
San Clemente - Fifteen square miles of coastline and scenic foothills. With over 342 days of sunshine per year this is a great place to visit the beach. Amtrak trains drop you off at the beach front station.
Dana Point - The Harbor houses 2,500 yachts within its two marinas, inside a one-and-a-half mile jetty. Start your whale watching tours form here.
Trestles Beach - One of California’s greatest surfing beaches. Some of the last undeveloped coastal area in Southern california. You have to see this beach !
Salt Creek Beach - This beach has been a favorite surfing spot since the 1960s. Parking is only one dollar for all day. A couple of five star resorts overlook this great beach.
Oceanside - Escape the hustle and bustle of the crowded cities of Southern California. A short drive to Legoland or San Diego stay in Oceanside for your So Cal vacation.
Pismo Beach - Long white beaches for a pleasant stroll or for just enjoying the spectacular views. Drive your car or truck on the beach here. Classic California beach.
Santa Monica - This seaside city blends the charm and appeal of a coastal getaway with an unforgettable beach. Find Pacific Park amusement park and Muscle Beach here.
Malibu Beach - Located in Northwest Los Angeles County, the City has 21 miles of coastline along the Pacific Ocean. Watch for movie stars here.
Manhattan Beach - A city of lovely homes on tree-lined streets, year-round sunshine and beautiful beaches. El Porto is a favorite location for Southern California surfers.
Venice Beach - Southern California's biggest pool party come and enjoy the sun, the sand, the surf, the palm trees, the summer breeze.  People watching along the ocean trail is a favorite pastime.
Mission Beach - Mission Beach stretches for over 4 miles and has a boardwalk. Mission beach is home to Belmont Park and it's famous wooden roller coaster the Giant Dipper.
Blacks Beach (clothing optional) - A two mile long, sandy strip situated at the base of majestic cliffs.
Coronado Beach - Coronado is a small “island” town in San Diego Bay with an award winning beach.
Pacific Beach - San Diego's most popular beach and boardwalk. "Toast the sunset with a beer and have your toes in the sand"
Solana Beach - Excellent beach for swimming and surfing, a mile-long sandy beach with shallow water for wading
Cardiff by the Sea - 25 miles north of San Diego two miles of coastline and world class surf.
 
 
 

 



 

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