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 ...

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 ...
ABC7

California beaches ranked in annual Heal the Bay Report Card

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (KABC) -- How does your favorite beach rate? Heal the Bay released its annual Beach Report Card on Wednesday, ranking hundreds of beach locations in California. The organization ...
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 ...
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 ...