California Coast Destinations

Explore beautiful coastal destinations with tide information and local insights

Point Reyes Lighthouse perched on dramatic coastal cliffs

Point Reyes

Wild beaches, lighthouse views, and rugged coastline in Marin County.

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Golden Gate Bridge with San Francisco skyline and bay

San Francisco

Iconic viewpoints, neighborhoods, and dramatic beaches from the Golden Gate to Ocean Beach.

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Santa Cruz coastline with waves and boardwalk

Santa Cruz

Famous boardwalk, surfing, and beautiful beaches along Monterey Bay.

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Monterey Bay coastline with rocky shore and blue water

Monterey

Sea otters, Cannery Row, tide pools, and classic Central Coast views.

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Newport Beach coastline with pier and sandy shores

Newport Beach

Upscale coastal living, iconic pier, and world-class beaches in Orange County.

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Laguna Beach coastline with rocky shores and coves

Laguna Beach

Artist community, tide pools, and dramatic cliffs along the Orange County coast.

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Dana Point harbor and coastal cliffs

Dana Point

Whale watching, harbor views, and legendary surf breaks in South Orange County.

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Santa Barbara coastline with palm trees and calm water

Santa Barbara

The American Riviera with Spanish architecture and pristine beaches.

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Carlsbad beach and coastline

Carlsbad

Family-friendly beaches, LEGOLAND, and laid-back North County vibes.

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Encinitas coastline and beach

Encinitas

Surf culture, yoga studios, and stunning sunset cliffs in North San Diego County.

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Cardiff-by-the-Sea beach and coastline

Cardiff

Charming beach town with world-class surfing and the iconic Cardiff Kook statue.

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Wild rocky coastline and rolling surf along the Sonoma Coast near Bodega Bay

Bodega Bay

Wild Sonoma Coast fishing village with dramatic surf, seabirds, and windswept beaches.

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Coastal bluffs and sandy beach at Half Moon Bay with fog rolling in from the Pacific

Half Moon Bay

Fog-kissed beaches, pumpkin farms, and world-famous big wave surf at Mavericks.

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White sand beach at Carmel-by-the-Sea with Monterey cypress trees

Carmel-by-the-Sea

Storybook village, white sand beach, and windswept cypresses on the Monterey Peninsula.

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Dramatic Big Sur coastline with cliffs plunging into the Pacific Ocean along Highway 1

Big Sur

Rugged cliffs, redwood canyons, and the most dramatic stretch of coast in California.

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Ventura pier extending into calm Pacific Ocean waters

Ventura

Surf town, historic pier, and the gateway to Channel Islands National Park.

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Malibu coastline with waves breaking along sandy beach and mountains in the distance

Malibu

27 miles of Pacific coastline with legendary surf, sea caves, and mountain-meets-sea scenery.

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Manhattan Beach pier at sunset with the Pacific Ocean

Manhattan Beach

Beach volleyball, a classic pier, and the heart of South Bay Los Angeles surf culture.

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Huntington Beach pier stretching into the Pacific Ocean at golden hour

Huntington Beach

Surf City USA — 10 miles of open beach, a legendary pier, and year-round surf culture.

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La Jolla Cove with sea lions on rocks and turquoise Pacific Ocean water

La Jolla

Sea caves, sea lions, snorkeling, and world-class tide pools on the San Diego coast.

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Coronado Beach with the historic Hotel del Coronado and sparkling Pacific Ocean

Coronado

A sparkling peninsula with one of America's best beaches and the iconic Hotel del Coronado.

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