Whether you crave sunny, action-packed fun or seek secluded stretches of sand with plenty of space to play, there’s an idyllic Golden State beach with your family’s name on it.
Experience bioluminescence in California
Celebrate California's official state sport
See (and hear) bellowing elephant seals at Piedras Blancas
The Lost Coast is an incredibly remote stretch of beach
Tons of fun begins where Route 66 ends at the Santa Monica Pier
Explore tide pools along 70 miles of San Diego coastline
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Here’s How to Experience Bioluminescence in California
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Find out how to see this mezmerizing natural phenomenon, which occurs when single-celled organisms (known as dinoflagellates) illuminate the ocean with their distinctive blue glow.
In 2018, surfing became the state’s official sport, and a new holiday was created: September 20 is California Surfing Day. See how you can celebrate across the state.