Here, you'll find our picks for the best beaches in Southern California, along with a few suggestions of where to stay if you're planning a road trip or local staycation. Ocean Front Walk—a 2.5 ...

Southern California beaches come in all sizes and specialties. From San Diego to Santa Barbara, some offer animal watching, some beaches are best for water sports, and others don’t even have sand.

What's more, Laguna Beach is situated between Los Angeles and San Diego, and within driving distance to other top Southern California destinations like San Clemente and Huntington Beach.

One Southern California town is home to a charming local beach with hidden tide pools perfect for cooling off and spotting ...

Pismo Beach previously made the USA Today list for best coastal small towns in the country but never ranked first until now.

Southern Living readers ranked the "50 Best Beach Towns in the South 2025" and three made the list from the Wilmington area: ...