The 9 Beaches You Need To Visit In Southern California

Coranado Beach

Great for families and groups, this San Diego island is outfitted with everything you need for a day at the beach.

Crescent Bay Beach

Great for families and groups, this San Diego island is outfitted with everything you need for a day at the beach.

The Wedge

The Wedge is home to the biggest surf in SoCal, which means the waves here can get up to 30 feet.

Pismo Beach

Pismo Beach is the only California State Park where vehicles can ride on the sand, so dune buggies are a frequent sight on this stretch of coastline.

La Jolla Beach

Experience seaside perfection in this quiet beach town. With something for everyone, it's no wonder La Jolla is a San Diego favorite.

Rincon

No one is here to experience the actual beach. No, everyone is here to experience one of the best surf spots in the world.

Doheny State Beach

This was California's first state beach and it hasn't aged a day since its founding. It's still got the same tide pools, picnic areas and surf breaks that made the place a hotspot in 1931.

Malibu State Beach

The quintessential Malibu experience, come here for long rides, large crowds and one of the most gorgeous spots in California.

El Matador State Beach

Another iconic Malibu spot. This one's for you explorers out there, the kind who don't mind getting their feet dirty.