Jan 31
Few stretches of California coastline pack as much into such a small area as La Jolla Cove. Tucked between sandstone cliffs in the seaside community of La Jolla, this tiny San Diego beach offers clear Pacific water, snorkeling, scuba diving, sea caves, dramatic coastal walks, and some of the most famous marine-mammal viewing in Southern …
Jan 31
From Caribbean-white sand in Puerto Rico to sea stacks on the Oregon Coast, the United States has an astonishing variety of beaches. Some are made for swimming in warm, clear water. Others are spectacular because of their wildlife, surfing, geology, or surrounding national parks. A few look almost tropical enough to make you forget you’re …
Jan 31
Purple-streaked sand, enormous offshore rocks, crashing Pacific waves, and a natural stone arch that glows at sunset make Pfeiffer Beach one of the most unusual beaches in California. Hidden below Highway 1 in the heart of Big Sur, this isn’t a beach you’re likely to stumble across accidentally. The turn onto Sycamore Canyon Road is …
Apr 08
Venice Beach is one of those places that could only exist in Southern California. Wide Pacific sand, palm trees, surfers, skateboarders, outdoor bodybuilders, street performers, murals, colorful shops, bicycles, beach cafés, and an ever-changing collection of characters all come together along one of Los Angeles’ most famous stretches of coastline. Yet Venice is much more …
