For some delicious California seafood and a unique beachside camping experience, plan a visit to this often overlooked West ...

USA Today readers named Pismo Beach in San Luis Obispo County, California, of the best beaches in the state for ocean views and activities. See the full list.

Morro Bay slows everything down. Its centerpiece, Morro Rock, is a 23-million-year-old volcanic plug sacred to the Chumash people. The bay itself is ideal for e-foiling, an adventurous blend of ...

USA Today readers named Pismo Beach in San Luis Obispo County, ... Visitors who want to play in the waves can try surfing and paddleboarding or explore neighboring sand dunes on all-terrain ...

When people think of California beach towns, they picture Malibu mansions and million-dollar bungalows. But not every ...

USA Today reveals 2025’s best beaches, including Malibu, Ventura, Pismo Beach and seaside vacation destinations. California These are the top 10 ... rolling sand dunes, ...

Huntington Beach was named the No. 3 beach in the state as a destination for outdoor adventurers and relaxed beachgoers alike, boasting “miles of picturesque coastline, rolling sand dunes, and ...

U.S. News and World Report sought out small towns with “coastal views, quaint main streets and outdoor pursuits.” ...

Tucked between Pismo Beach and Grover Beach, Oceano is peaceful, walkable, and literally steps from the ocean. Bonus: the nearby Oceano Dunes offer some of the best off-roading and sand-surfing ...

Huntington Beach was named the No. 3 beach in the state as a destination for outdoor adventurers and relaxed beachgoers alike, boasting "miles of picturesque coastline, rolling sand dunes, and ...

Pismo Beach also has stunning sand dunes that can be explored on the ATVs. Pismo Beach on Pismo Beach, CA (Source: City of Pismo Beach) 1. ‘Olol’koy Beach Park (Oxnard Beach Park) – Oxnard, California ...

Monarch butterflies flock to Pismo Beach each winter, turning eucalyptus groves into fluttering orange clouds. Thousands of these delicate insects hang in clusters from the trees, creating a magical ...