BEST BEACHES ALONG U. S.

    Pacific Coast Highway runs through Northern 
    part of Washington State, through Southern
    border which connects to Northern Oregon.

 
Spencer Spit State Park on Lopez Island

    1/4 miles beach on North Ease side of Lopez Island.
    Information (800) 233-0321 

    Campground Reservations (800) 452-5687 
    
Alki Beach - West Seattle
 
    A two miles beach bordered by Alki Avenue.
    This beach can remind you of (has) Southern 
    California Style an atmosphere of.  
    From State Freeway 99 south of Seattle, take 
    West Seattle Freeway exit and follow 
    Harbor Avenue signs.

OZETTE LOPP HIKE, OLYMPIC National Park  
 

FORT CANBY State Park  
 
    If you love natural setting, drift wood 
    
Ocean Shores

    Atlantic Style Beach with 6 miles of flat sand turns into a
    highway for horseback riders, moped. 
 

LONG BEACH 

    Washinton's oldest coastal resort town that has been
    beautifully restored.  
   

BEST BEACHES IN OREGON

  
  Miles of sandy beaches and redwoods groves.
  art galleries, and restaurants share vibrant
  part of Oregon coastal scenes.

    Best Sand and surf:
  Oregon Dune National Areas
  Miles of sands, dunes and near the rver mouths
  between Florence and 
  Coors Bay.  Places to hike, birdwatch or just 
  observing and enjoy  the natural hibitats. 
  You can get there right from highway 101. 

    Best Swimming Hole:
  Sunset Bay State Park
  Small protected bay makes an ideal stop for family.  
  Great for swimming since the it is not too windy, 
  although the water is not that warm. No lifeguard 
  on duty.
  From Coor Bay, down south on highway 101 for
  approx.13 miles. 

    Best beach for lovers:
  Nye Beach, Newport
  Dines at one of the intimate B & B.  Take a 
  barefoot walks on the beach under the moon and
  gaze at the sky filled with stars.
 
    Best beach for solitude:
  New River
  Hardly a soul here. Miles of sand dunes and
  shore pines and hiking trails.   
  Further south of Coor Bay and from Langlots, 
  13 miles south of Bandon, follow signs 3 miles
  to Boice cope County Park (541)247-7074.

   Best beach with Sun:
  Brookings
  Very rare in Oregon but it is usually about 
  20 degree warmer here than other beaches.
  Southtern most on highway 101, on the border
  of Oregon/California.

  Famous for surfing, The Broadwalk, shopping,
  million dollars golf courses, art galleries, 
  and restaurants are world famous Northern 
  California coastal scenes.  Cities such as
  Bodega Bay, Pacifica, Half Moon Bay, Monterey,
  Santa Cruz, Carmel by The Sea, 
  Monterey Bay , Pebble Beaches.

  Life's a beach in Central Coast California.  Charming
  and more sedate than Northern or the Southern Cal but
  these beaches have much to offer such as Clams Bake 
  parties, bon fire, light, fluffy sand, and whale watch.
  Morro Bay, Cambria, Pismo Beach, Shell Beach, Avila,
  Arroyo Grande and numerous beaches all the way 
  down to Santa Barbara are some of the beaches that 
  we will feature.

 
  Best Snorkeling Beach:
La Jolla Cove. 

  Best Tidepools and Grunion Runs:
Cabrillo Beach, San Pedro

  Best Kids' Beach:
Marina del Rey

  Best Beach Campsite:
El Capitan State Beach
15 miles west of Santa Barbara off 101.
Take the El Capitan State Beach exist.
(805)968-1033.

Sophisticate with Mediterranean style:
Santa Barbara

  Least Crowded Beach:
Jalama Beach.  
20 Miles southwest of Lompoc via Hiway 1 and Jalama Road.
(805)736-6316

  Family Beach:
San Dollar Beach,
Los Padres National Forest
About 9 miles south of Lucia, 4 miles north of Gorda
(805)995-1976

  For the Young at Heart:
Cluster of beaches along California central coast:
Pismo Beach
Long and wide beach with soft powder like sand.
Great Campground for RVs.

Shell Beach
Glover Beach
Oceano  

Avila Beach
Best Central Coast Spa:
Sycamore Spring at Avila Beach

  Best Place to Eat:
Olde Port Inn, Avila Beach,
Fresh halibut, cioppino etc.
Port San Luis Pier (805) 596-2515

Further up north: 
Awsome: 
Morro Bay  
Three-mile sandspit and the shores of
Morro Bay and Los Osos.  
Fishing industry center here.

Estero Bay, famous for its beautiful state parks
fishing, surfing, kayaking, golfing, birdwatching, 
beachcombing, or just relaxing and enjoying 
the sunset.

  Quaint and A romantic getaway:
Cambria
Seaside village, an artist's colony nestled in 
a forest of towering Monterey pines

 
  Golden beaches, sun tan worshipers, surfers, 
  cyclers, rollerbladers, valleyballers, shopping,
  art galleries, and restaurants share vibrant part 
  of Southern California  beach scenes. 
Check here for some photographs and more details  
of Southern California Beaches.