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This California Beach Town Was Just Named America’s Best Small Beach Town
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This California Beach Town Was Just Named America’s Best Small Beach Town

Discover why Pismo Beach, California, was named the best small beach town in America, with wide sands, clam chowder, and…

MICHELIN Just Named the World’s Best Beachside Restaurants — One Is in Big Sur
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MICHELIN Just Named the World’s Best Beachside Restaurants — One Is in Big Sur

Perched above the Pacific in Big Sur, Sierra Mar was named one of the world's best beachside Michelin restaurants for…

The Best Beach Camping Spots in California, According to Local Experts
Adventure Travel

The Best Beach Camping Spots in California, According to Local Experts

From Gold Bluffs Beach to remote Catalina Island campsites, discover California's best beach camping spots — with tips from local…

12 California Organizations Fighting to Protect Beaches and Marine Life
Eco-Travel

12 California Organizations Fighting to Protect Beaches and Marine Life

If you'd like to support some of the leading conservation groups in California, whether by volunteering, or donating, this list…

The Best Beach in LA County Just Got Named — and It’s Not Venice or Malibu 
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The Best Beach in LA County Just Got Named — and It’s Not Venice or Malibu 

The L.A. Times released its list of the best beaches in the county, and its No. 1 pick was Leo…

From Stadium to Sand: The Best Beaches Closest to 2026 World Cup Venues
Trends & Research

From Stadium to Sand: The Best Beaches Closest to 2026 World Cup Venues

Sports tourism is having a moment (it’s one of the buzziest travel trends of the year!), and the 2026 FIFA…

Quiet Luxury in California: The Best Coastal Towns to Escape the Crowds
Luxury Escapes

Quiet Luxury in California: The Best Coastal Towns to Escape the Crowds

From Mendocino's wildflower bluffs to Carpinteria's seal rookery, these are the California coast's quiet luxury escapes without the crowds.

The California Beach Town That Just Beat Out Every Other Small Town in America
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The California Beach Town That Just Beat Out Every Other Small Town in America

From its wide sandy beaches to its iconic boardwalk, here’s why Pismo Beach earned the title of best small coastal…