Best beaches in California? This ‘laidback’ spot is No. 1, USA Today says

USA Today readers voted Pismo Beach the No. 1 beach in California in 2026. The SLO County tourist destination beat out ...
Times of San Diego

Most affordable beach towns in California: 5 coastal gems you can still afford in 2025

A message from AddressSD Dec. 8, 2025, 9:00 a.m. Dec. 8, 2025, 12:05 p.m. Let us face it, when people think of California beach towns, they picture Malibu mansions and million-dollar bungalows. But ...
The Desert Sun

These 'secret beaches' are the best in California, survey says. Here's where to find them

There's nothing quite like knowing about a gorgeous locale that few others seem to know about. Luckily, the website Frugal Flyer is willing to give up some of the best "secret beaches." Based on a ...

California's Coast Boasts A Top Beach Resort With Tide Pool Trails And Upscale Vibes

Rub shoulders with celebrities at this swanky California resort, beloved for its five-star spa, on-site restaurants, beach ...
Sacramento 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 ...
Travel + Leisure

I’ve Traveled California for 20+ Years and This Is My Favorite Beach Town—With Laid-back Charm and 17 Miles of Coastline

Once known as the "Clam Capital of the World," Pismo Beach is a classic California beach town with a laidback attitude and a delicious local seafood scene Book a surfing lesson to experience the world ...
Travel + Leisure

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