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beaches in California : the essentials
Beaches in Los Angeles
Venice Beach
(61)
The Venice Beach neighborhood has little to envy to Santa Monica. It is lovely, big and has plenty of kiosks and places for snacks
4 activities
Beaches in Santa Monica
Santa Monica Beach
(49)
The Santa Monica beach runs parallel to the Pacific coast. It is more than 3 miles long, and has many services like picnic areas,
Beaches in Santa Monica
Santa Monica Pier
(46)
The Santa Monica Pier is well known thanks to its appearance in several movies. The ferris wheel and the small amusement park have
Beaches in Los Angeles
Long Beach
(8)
The place that surprised me most in Los Angeles. Not that it is a wonder of nature, but there is a lot of action and movement at n
Beaches in Manhattan Beach
Manhattan Beach
(4)
Another beach near LA, it's one of the best places to go at night. It's close to the pier, where there is a selection of very cool
Beaches in San Francisco
North Beach
(4)
North Beach is located between the business district, the Embarcadero, and ChinaTown. It's a lively district, filled with Italian
1 activity
Beaches in Monterey
Monterey State Beach
(2)
A fantastic beach in Monterey County, California. It reflects the American dream in all its glory. We come across this wonder at t
Beaches in San Diego
Mission Beach
(5)
This is a quiet beach by the Pacific where you can take refuge from the hot climate of San Diego. This city has many beaches to e
Beaches in San Diego
Ocean Beach
(4)
This is another beach in the "tropical city" of California, and is one of the best for surfing. It is a bit hippy and alternative
Beaches in San Francisco
Ocean Beach
(2)
This is an amazing beach in San Francisco! Be warned: swimming is difficult here, not only in winter but in summer too. Not becaus
Beaches in Carmel-By-the-Sea
Carmel Beach
(4)
Located below the charming seaside town of Carmel-by-the-Sea, this huge sandy beach is one of the main tourist attractions and is
1 activity
Beaches in Santa Cruz
Lighthouse Field State Beach
(1)
California and the Beach Boys - this is a materialized "cliché" image of the area: surf! The most famous area for surfing in Santa
Beaches in Santa Cruz
Natural Bridges State Beach
(2)
The Natural Bridges State Park, which is maintained by the State of California, encompasses not only a beach that locals highly re
Beaches in Santa Barbara
West Beach
(2)
Located on the west side of the beautiful, quiet town of Santa Cruz, south of San Francisco, the West Beach is one of the main sur
Beaches in Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach
(6)
Beaches in Monterey
Pfeiffer Beach
(2)
More than any other, this beach embodies the tormented soul of Big Sur. Harsh, wild, windswept - rough and cold even in summer - w
Beaches in Huntington Beach
Hungtington Beach
(2)
Huntington Beach is the beach where American surfer movement was born. It's an area of nearly 14 km, where splendid waves are fo
Beaches in Santa Barbara
Cabrillo Beach
(1)
The Cabrillo Beach is located in Santa Barbara, not far from the harbor and pier :) This is a pretty simple little beach, but very
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Activities in California
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San Francisco Double Decker Bus Night Tour
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44.72
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Los Angeles: Private Airport Transfer with Chauffeur
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starting from
116.05
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Los Angeles 3-Hour Guided Beach Tour
(1)
starting from
77.85
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Half Day Santa Monica and Venice Beach Tour
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starting from
38.91
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California Coast and Canyons: 30-Minute Helicopter Tour
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295.98
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