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Kings Beach State Recreation Area

Last Modified: April 13, 2020

As one of the more popular beaches in North Lake Tahoe, Kings Beach is a beautiful place to spend a day relaxing in the sand or swimming in the water. The parking can be hard since the lot is small, but if you can find a spot, you will be in for a treat with […]

Filed Under: Beaches, Lakes, Northern California Tagged With: Kings Beach, North Lake Tahoe, Placer County

Children’s Pool La Jolla: The Best Spot For Seals Viewing

Last Modified: March 28, 2020

Oh, La Jolla, how you continuously capture my heart! I have been to the Children’s Pool half a dozen times, and the walk from Scripps Park to the Children’s Pool cove is still one of my favorites. It reminds me of the Sunset Cliffs in San Diego, while not as majestic but still equally beautiful. When […]

Filed Under: Beaches, Southern California, Wildlife Tagged With: La Jolla, San Diego County

El Matador State Beach: Malibu’s Best Kept Secret

Last Modified: March 18, 2020

Along the coast of Malibu are some of the best beaches in the entire United States. All of them are pretty spectacular, but for my money, the best is El Matador State Beach. If you can find parking in the super small lot, then you are in for a real treat. The beach has a long […]

Filed Under: Beaches, Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops, Southern California, State Parks Tagged With: Conejo Valley, Malibu

Glass Beach in Fort Bragg: How to See this Unique Beach

Last Modified: March 18, 2020

Glass Beach is a popular attraction in Fort Bragg, California, where the beach is covered in small pieces of smoothed glass. The glass comes from the fact that this area was a dumpsite for trash in the early to mid-1900s, and over the years, the ocean flattened and broke down the glass to what it is […]

Filed Under: Beaches, Natural Wonders, Northern California, Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops, Strangely Awesome Tagged With: Fort Bragg, Mendocino County

Pelican State Beach: Northernmost Beach in California

Last Modified: July 8, 2020

As the northernmost state beach in California, Pelican State Beach is a small, beautiful, and eerie stretch of sand. It is located only 3 minutes drive from the Oregon border, and with no sign leading to it and a road that looks like it hasn’t been maintained in years, it is a remote but beautiful […]

Filed Under: Beaches, Northern California Tagged With: Del Norte County, Smith River

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