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Zuma
Beach ~ Malibu ~ A beach town that has a marina for boats and
yachts. There are fine dining restaurants on the waterfront that
include The Cheesecake Factory, El Torito's and Charlie Brown's.
This community is home of bodybuilding and Fitness USA competitions.
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NEWPORT BEACH: The wave break over the breakwater
and it is create strong waves. There is no boards allow in this
harbor so it is a haven for expert bodysurfing. Trendy Southern California Beach, Newport Beach also is welknown for Trendsetters. There are so many things to do beside being at the beach building sandcastles, sunbathing or strolling on the beach. You should go on the boat tours. During winter, there are whale-watching tour and for children, there's an old-fashioned Fun Zone with rides galore.
This beach town also has a friendly atmosphere but can be crowded with summer sightseeers.
Don't forget to step out to see Historic Balboa Pavilion, a nearby state park, and visit Fashion Island for shopping fun.
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CORONA DEL MAR: This wide, deep beach offers a lot of room,
which attracts large crowds. A jetty keeps the waves mild to
moderate (boogie boards can be rented). Volleyball nets, fire pits
and a grassy picnic area make for a great all-day beach. Climb over
the sandstone rock to Pirates Cove on the west to see interesting
geology that attracts rock climbers.
Until the late 1920s, Corona del Mar was a tiny village, reached from the peninsula by small boat at high tide, or by a muddy dirt road that crossed over the Irvine Ranch. Today, Corona del Mar offers many landmark places to visit, as well as some of the most trendy shops and restaurants.
(history from Corona Del Mar Chamber of Commerce)
Near by cities, Newport Beach, San Juan Capristrano, Crysal Cove State Park.
Virtual Tour at UC Irvine site
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LAGUNA BEACH: Parking difficulties aside, this may be
OC's premier beach, if the blend of locals and tourists from around the
world is any indication. It's quaint and picturesque, yet has plenty of
attractions: basketball courts, volleyball courts, a nearby concentration
of shopping downtown, and decent waves. Sand too crowded? Head north or
south to the more secluded bays and coves.
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Salt Creek Beach Park
extends for more than a mile below coastal bluffs. This is a particularly gorgeous beach with broad expanses of sand. Public Restrooms are available. Surf fishing, Boogie boarding, and surfing are allowed. The shore is crowded near the beach entrance, so for a more secluded spot, you'll have to walk a few hundred yards to the north or south. Bring lots of quarters for the meters.
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Photo By Jieranai Maier
Doheny State Beach, Dana Point, Ca
DANA POINT: Dana Point Harbor The Harbor houses 2,500 yachts within its two marinas,
inside a one-and-a-half mile jetty. Complete harbor facilities include guest slips,
a fuel dock, shipyard, launch ramp, boat rentals, yacht sales, community class
instruction for all ages, fishing, windsurfing, jetskiing, kataking,
boat charters, two yacht clubs, sailing association, ocean classroom labs,
shops, restaurants, picnicking and a baby beach for young swimmers.
Thirty (30) intriguing shops are loaded with unexpected treasures.
Dana Point is the home of the popular sportfishing vessels owned and operated by
Dana Wharf Sportfishing.
The Ocean Institute offers a variety of programs for the whole family as well.
Enjoy sea adventure cruises day and evening and summer programs on the Brig “Pilgrim”.
The Dana Point Youth and Group facility attracts hundreds each week for its wide variety of programs for all ages.
Their Summer Beach Camp is very popular for kids who want to spend supervised time at the beach. Catalina Island is just a boat ride away.
Catalina Express and Catalina Explorer offer many departures / arrivals times.
Dana Point Visitor's Center
Dana Point Harbor
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| Capistrano Beach Park is wide and sandy -- and great for swimming. Because it's less well known than others in the area, it tends not to be as crowded. The parking is decent, there are restrooms, showers, and beach equipment rentals are also available. |
LA
JOLLA has the best sheltered cove for snorkeling, although all
the marine are protected and you can not take anything out of
the sea with you. This beach community offers a wide variety of
beaches, recreation, shopping and nightlife. Named by Spanish
explorers as "the jewel" La Jolla is a quiet and sophisticated
town.
The La Jolla area is great for a family beach vacation because of its many attractions such as the Stephen Birch Aquarium Museum at The Scripps Institute of Oceanography, Ellen Browning Scripps Park, and the Torrey Pines State Reserve. This beach town is also close to the attractions of San Diego.
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| MARINA DEL REY: The best beach for children. The
beach has a sheltered cove so there is no big wave for mother
to worry about the kids in the water. |
Santa Monica
Photo By Jeri Maier
Copyright © 2003
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SANTA MONICA: Santa Monica State Beach is one of the widest
and most popular beaches in the Los Angeles area with everything
from an amusement park on the pier to volleyball. The bike path
goes for miles directly underneath the Santa Monica Pier north and
south. This beach promises to keep the entire family entertained.
On the pier, the Pacific Park amusement center offers a nine-story
Ferris wheel that provides a bird's-eye view of the city and
coastline. There is also a 1920s vintage carousel, plus skeeball,
air hockey, pinball, video games and more. A bait and tackle shop
on the pier serves fishing fans. South of the pier is the newly
renovated Chess Park and the original Muscle Beach. Here you can
either play a game of chess or work on your tan while swinging on
the rings, climbing the rope, or doing pull-ups. There is also a
smaller muscle beach for kids. There are free live concerts
Thursday nights during the summer months; call (310) 458-8900 for
details.
More Photos of Santa Monica Beaches
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VENICE BEACH: The most eccentric beach in California.
You'll be entertained by just walking up and down the beachfront
walk. Beach front or "street" performers and flea market type
bargain shops rule this artsy community. Home of the famous outdoor
Venice Beach Gym. This beach has been seen in endless amounts
of movies like White Men Can't Jump and TV shows like Pacific
Blue. Photograph above from a link to Venice Beach
Also visit
a good site for Venice
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MANHATTAN BEACH: home of Los Angeles athletes such as
Shaquille O'Neil, Mike Piazza, Eric Karros and Mike Dodd
(volleyball). The beach scene resembles an episode of Baywatch.
It's mostly a mid-20's age crowd at the bars and night clubs. El
Porto Street is known for it's great surfing and boggie boarding.
There's plenty of jogging, bicycling, and rollerblading along the Strand,
which runs along the beach front. There's plenty of beach
restaurants in this small, yet popular beach community.
Parts of
Jerry McGuire were filmed here.
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Manhattan Strand ~ Next to Hermosa Beach
A hot spot for surfing, body surfing, or boogie boarding. This
long sandy beach is where rock'n'roll's famous Beach Boys found
the inspiration for their surf music. The waters at Manhattan
Beach are good for swimming, diving, surfing, and fishing. The
Manhattan pier has the Oceanographic Teaching Station, which is
equipped with a marine lab and aquarium. From the pier you can
look out through the telescopes and get excellent views of Palos
Verdes, Catalina, and the northern beaches. If you are lucky,
you'll see dolphins pass by. Swings sets for children are located
Marine and 40th St. |
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Manhattan Strand & Manhattan Beach
Photos by Jieranai Maier © Copyright, 2006
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One of the beautiful homes on the Manhanttan Strand.
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Party At A Beach House, Hermosa Beach
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Hermosa Pier, a popular spot for night life. Famous restaurants, bars and night clubs with
many customers waiting in lines in the street to get in during weekend nights.
Photos by Jieranai Maier © Copyright,2006
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San Clemente |
San Clemente State Beach is popular with surfers on
the north end of the one-mile beach. Other popular activities are skin
diving and hiking along the trails on the bluffs.
The beach has a landscaped
bluff top with picnic areas. Trails lead down to the beach, which
is also popular for body surfing, swimming, and skin diving.
The beach is located near the south end of San Clemente on I-5 (Basilone Road.)
The park entrance is reached via the Avenida Calafia exit.
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Delmar is famous for the Delmar Race Track and its beaches.
And Estate Homes!
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Scultures Along San Diego Bay Boardwalk.
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IMPERIAL BEACH: Nestled between the Tijuana
Slough National Wildlife Refuge to the south
and restricted U. S. Navy property on
the Silver Strand to the north, Imperial Beach
maintains a small coastal-town ambiance generally
reserved for Central and Northern California beach
communities. Imperial Beach features some of the
newest, best maintained public facilities found
anywhere in the county. |
There are so many more beaches and coastal towns in
Southern California that we will add here in the future.
Cities and towns such as... Catalina, Long Beach,
Huntington Beach, Oceanside, Carlsbad,
Sunset Beach, San Juan Capristrano, Coronado, & Mission Beach,
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Sun rises at Maier Ranch, Temecula Wine Country
Photo by Jieranai Maier © Copyright,2006
Temecula Wine Country Balloon Ride
Photo By Jieranai Maier, © Copyright, 2006
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