Best Beaches in California: 25 Beautiful Beaches for Every Trip

Discover 25 of the best beaches in California, from San Diego and Orange County to Big Sur, San Francisco, Sonoma and the Redwood Coast, with safety and trip tips.
Experiences, attractions and activities by destination and travel style.

Discover 25 of the best beaches in California, from San Diego and Orange County to Big Sur, San Francisco, Sonoma and the Redwood Coast, with safety and trip tips.

Explore Central Park with 1-hour, 2-hour and half-day routes, famous landmarks, quieter north-end spots, museums, kids, bikes and practical tips.

Twenty-five Miami experiences that go beyond the beach, including Art Deco, Little Havana, Wynwood, Coconut Grove, Brickell, museums and Everglades.

Plan a smart first visit to The Met with 2-hour and 4-hour routes, current admission basics, best galleries, Cloisters strategy, families and common mistakes.

A three-day Miami itinerary organized by geography, with South Beach, Little Havana, Coconut Grove, Brickell, Wynwood, Design District and smart alternatives.

Explore 25 Savannah experiences from the historic squares and Forsyth Park to museums, Bonaventure Cemetery, Black history, Fort Pulaski and Tybee Island.

Discover 25 worthwhile Atlanta experiences with realistic time planning, from civil-rights history and Georgia Aquarium to the BeltLine, Midtown and neighborhoods.

Plan a Tacoma trip around the Museum District, Point Defiance, Ruston Way, neighborhood food, Mount Rainier day trips and the best areas to stay.

Discover Florida’s best natural springs for swimming, kayaking, tubing and manatees, with reservation rules, seasons, family tips and road-trip planning.

Plan Ketchikan beyond a cruise stop with Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian heritage, totem collections, rainforest, Creek Street, hiking and independent port logistics.