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.

California boasts more than 420 public beaches, meaning it's not difficult to stumble across a prime stretch of sand. But not all of the state's shorelines are created equal. Each one of these 10 ...

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

Vote for your favorite California beach below. SUMMARY Belongs on List? Yes No Orange County's Laguna Beach features the most beachfront lodging in the state of California, so you'll never be too ...

Dana Point's Doheny State Beach—the first in California—is a favorite for swimming and tide pooling. Whether you visit the vintage amusement park or tool around the harbor on an electric boat ...