From sunny beaches where thousands escape the summers heat to wild and isolated rocky cliffs, California boasts one of the most spectacular and diverse shorelines in the world. Accompanied by numerous color photographs, diagrams, and maps, this guide explains why Californias Pacific Coast looks and...
Geochemical characterization of tarballs on beaches along the California coast: Part I - Shallow seepage impacting the Santa Barbara Channel Islands, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa and San Miguel. Organic Geochemistry, 35, 725-746.Hostettler FD, Rosenbauer RJ, Lorenson TD, Dougherty J. Geochemical ...
Carmel Beach: Carmel, California Getty Images This laid-back beach town nestled along California's Central Coast harbors a dog-friendly swath of sand lined with trails and perfect for a beach fire. Carmel Beach is also known for its strong swell patterns ideal for surfing – but not so much...
Monterey Bay is home to an extraordinary bounty of sea life, above and below the water. It's easily the richest natural habitat on the entire California coast. Even just standing on the shore, you can see some of its wildlife, from gray whales to sea lions, seals and otters. If you ...
Looking for the best beaches on the East Coast? From the Outer Banks to Cape May to Kiawah Island, explore the top East Coast beaches for your beach vacation.
A Guide to California's 10 Beautiful Regions 9. Manhattan Beach © Luckyphotographer / Dreamstime With a very upscale feel to it, Manhattan Beach is one of the most expensive places to live in Los Angeles County; that comes as no surprise, as its setting on the Pacific coast is absolute...
The De Anza Trail is considered to be one of the best beach hikes along the California coast. It is a 10 mile round trip event, so figure that you will need 4 or 5 hours or more of daylight to complete it. On the trail, you will have an opportunity to view a good selection of...
while its serene beauty draws visitors to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings. Located just off the Reservation Road exit on Highway 1, the beach is adjacent to theMarina Dunes Preserve, home to some of the tallest dunes on the Central Coast, making it a must-see spot for both thrill...
Whether you’re looking for greatstops on your California coast road trip,Southern California road trip, enjoying one of the bestday trips from Los Angeles, or just coming here for a few days – there’s plenty to do, reasons to come, and rewarding views!
most photographed beach in the state. set on a crescent-shaped bay, the beach is known for its shelling, snorkeling, scuba diving, and other water sport opportunities. photo: chris domingo/getty images 43/47 glass beach (fort bragg, california) glass beach in fort bragg, california, ...