
By Mia Warren
Summer is the best time in California to visit beaches with friends and family. Every beach has something special to offer and make it unique. California has countless beautiful beaches with views of the ocean that are endless, that you won’t regret visiting. They have different activities to do other than surfing, sailing, or jumping over waves. Many beaches have volleyball nets, outdoor gyms, bonfires, and even slacklining. There are many activities to do that are offered, but you can also bring your own supplies to make your own fun like building sandcastles, bodyboarding, seashell collecting, and snorkeling. This article lists the 3 top rated beaches on the California coast you won’t want to miss. Each one has something special about it tourists love.
- La Jolla Beach/ Cove
La Jolla Beach, also called La Jolla Cove, is located in San Diego, California. It’s a small community that has a few places on the coast you can visit. They have a beach, a cove, and shore that have different activities to do at each location and are one of the most beautiful areas in San Diego. La Jolla Cove is known for its amazing area for swimming, snorkeling, and even diving. La Jolla Shores is known for light waves that are safe for the whole family and great for learning how to surf, or bodyboard. La Jolla Shores is also known for its cliffs that are perfect for cliff diving, or chilling and hanging out up top with friends, watching the waves.
- Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach is a small city in Orange County. The city is known for its breathtaking locations with many art galleries, coves, boardwalk, and beaches. The most adored beach in the city is Victoria Beach. It has many fun activities like exploring caves, visiting the pirate tower, and local volleyball competitions. It is a great area for skimboarding and even had a famous skimboarding company get its name from this iconic beach. Although the beach area is really fun and perfect for surfing and tidepooling, the area near the rocks has a very strong current and waves, and should be avoided by children unless they are accompanied by an adult. Nevertheless, Victoria Beach is a beautiful place where you will always be entertained.
- Venice beach
Venice Beach is a very well known beach located in Venice, California. It is famous for its popular boardwalk with many fun bohemian stores. Visitors love the friendly attitude from the beach that makes it easy to have fun with their many activities, such as the boardwalk, pier, and skatepark. It also has a popular area for fishing, beach volleyball, and surfing. The boardwalk has tons of gift shops that people love to visit, and the beach has cool activities that can be for the more physically active visitors. There are outdoor gyms, slacklines, and talented street performers that add to the positive vibe at Venice Beach.