Islands on MSN

Laguna Beach's Most Luxurious Destination Is A Newly Renovated California Resort With Beachfront Charm

This historic oceanfront resort in Laguna Beach has been renovated to better combine high-end luxury and the artsy California ...

This California County Has More Clean Beaches Than Any Other (And It's Not Even Close)

From Carmel and Pismo to Santa Monica and Venice, California has too many beaches to name, but which county can boast it has ...

This Small, Hidden Beach In California Overlooked By Tourists Is A Rugged Gem

Though it's quite small, this cozy beach in Southern California features gorgeous cliffs and expansive views of the Pacific ...
KTLA

3 California beaches named among ‘best’ in America, according to Tripadvisor

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. You likely won’t have to travel far to ...
The Desert Sun

Need spring break plans? This beach on California's central coast is ranked the best in US

If you haven’t been to Avila Beach in San Luis Obispo County yet, you may want to make plans to after it was named the best beach in America in a new ranking. It was the only beach in California to ...
Travel + Leisure on MSN

I’ve Lived in California for 10 Years—and This Is the Best Secret Beach Town in the Golden State

Because of its prime location in Southern California, Long Beach is a vacation-worthy destination all year round. Naturally, ...
Orange County Register

Best of Orange County 2025: Best beach

Pacific Coast Highway between Beach Boulevard and Seapoint Street, Huntington Beach; www.surfcityusa.com/things-to-do/beaches/huntington-city-beach An unmistakable ...
Modesto Bee

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 ...