Amongst the many attractions of California, the Golden State of United States of America, its incredible beaches would definitely be one of the top. The numerous beaches of California are a paradise for beach enthusiasts, with a diverse range of activities and attractions.

The beautiful and alluring beaches of the Golden State of California is just the right place for those seeking sunshine, healthy exercise, and a break from their busy schedule. Be it leisure or perhaps a kick of adrenaline rush that one is seeking, this beautiful destination, renowned for its beaches, is sure to cater to all. Here is a list of top 10 beaches that visitors should definitely head out to when arriving in California.

La Jolla Shores, San Diego

Located in La Jolla, San Diego, La Jolla Shores is a beautiful beach with mile-long crescent shaped shorelines abundant with piles of pale sand. Before venturing out to the beach, do lather up a hefty amount pf SPF 50 and rent some gear to try out the abundance of sports that the beach offers. Kayakers should cruise out to La Jolla’s sea caves, while boogie boarders and stand-up paddlers ply on the gentle surf. Snorkelers are sure to spot California spiny lobsters, sheep crabs, and leopard sharks. When finally, weary from the day’s activities, settle down for a twilight beach bonfire.

Crystal Cove State Park, Laguna Beach

If you remember the American comedy- drama movie, Beaches (1988) you are sure to find the 5 km of sandy shores dotted with charming 1940s-vintage cottages on this beach to be quite familiar. Located just off busy Pacific Coast Highway, between Corona del Mar and Laguna Beach, the Crystal Cove State Park offers surfers and skim-boarders to tackle the reef break while landlubbers enjoy beach walks. At day’s end, stroll to the Beachcomber Café for clam chowder at sunset, then rent a fire-pit and roast gooey s’mores as darkness falls.

Butterfly Beach, Santa Barbara

Butterfly Beach on the Central Californian city, Santa Barbara is one of the few with a west-ish orientation, so one can definitely get the chance to witness the fiery orange sun dip into the Pacific during dusk. Visit this popular dog-walking beach near the Four Seasons Biltmore during low tides and plan your visit to Butterfly around the museums, boutiques, restaurants, and the historic mission of Santa Barbara.

Carmel City Beach, Carmel

In the postcard-pretty Oceanside town of Carmel, that is located on California’s Highway 1, a curving white-sand beach lies at the foot of storybook cottages and manicured gardens. Here, one can take part in the annual sandcastle-building contest, on the Aquamarine Carmel Bay’s protected coves, where not just castles but also sea turtles, mermaids, dragons, horses, and more are featured. When the crowds thin out, long-billed curlews work the intertidal zone and squadrons of pelicans fly in V-formations inches above the waves, making for a marvellous sight to behold.

College Cove, Trinidad

Located in the northern cove of Trinidad state beach, College Cove is a scenic beach that offers a secluded atmosphere. Head to the 1.6 km trail tunnels through conifers cloaking the Elk Head bluffs, then pack a picnic and savour views of Pewetole Island, a rock outcrop straight out of children’s picture book.  If one has a few days to spare along with a travel itch, then one should definitely opt to head out on this hidden beach’s road trip.

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Manchester State Park Beach, Mendocino County

The dunes at the 111-acre Manchester State Park Beach at Mendocino County, California backs a driftwood-laden swath of sand, ideal for meditative walks and searching for washed-up treasures along the five-mile-long (8 km) shoreline.

When night falls, one can pitch tents at the park’s campground and doze off to a lullaby of waves.

Sunset State Beach, Santa Cruz

At this rural beach south of Santa Cruz, the fog-free weather and an unspoiled sweep of coastline offers ideal surfing and beach-walking conditions.

Stinson Beach, Marin County

The sun-drenched Stinson Beach is where San Franciscans go to escape the summer fog. Located in Northern California’s Marin County, Stinson’s Beach is usually seen crowded with kids along with their sand buckets strolling around, longboard surfers lined at the burrito stand and lifeguards keeping watch over the white-crested waves.

Point Dume State Beach, Malibu

Situated about 50 km west of Downtown Los Angeles, Malibu’s broad, pearly beaches stretch along 25 coastal miles, making it tough to pick a favourite strand here.

Point Dume, a promontory that forms the northern boundary of Santa Monica Bay, delivers much more than just surfing and swimming.

Top-roped climbers scale the seaside cliffs, migrating gray whales parade past the point, and a bluff-top preserve offers unforgettable views of the Malibu coast and Catalina Island

Cayucos State Beach, Cayucos

No place does ‘laidback beach town’ better than Cayucos State Beach in the coastal town of Cayucos in San Luis Obispo County, California. The 10 km-long beach north of Morro Bay celebrates the slow life with mellow pleasures like basking in the sun, kayaking near the shore, or watching joyful retrievers race into the shallows to retrieve tennis balls. Wave your stress good-bye as you strip off your shoes and walk barefoot on cool sand, or join the twilight-hour romantics strolling the 1872 Cayucos Pier.

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