Southern California Beach Vacations
Visit California this summer and book the best beach houses here!
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Southern California beach vacations in Malibu, Santa Monica, and more:
We list the most popular southern california beach vacations!
Discover the best beaches in California and top Southern California attractions on your summer vacations this year!
LA beaches and beaches of San Diego
There are many things to do in California while on vacation, but a must-see is the beach. California’s beaches are perfect for people visiting out of town as well as locals searching for weekend getaways from Los Angeles or San Diego. LA beaches and the beaches of San Diego are some of the best beaches in Southern California. From San Diego, visit beaches like Coronado Island, Mission Bay, and Carlsbad. Coronado Island is a popular family destination, with tide pools and a dog-friendly section. Coronado Island’s beaches are perfect for surfing, paddleboarding, and boogie boarding! Mission Bay is another of the San Diego beaches with something for everyone. From kayaking to kitesurfing, Mission Bay is a perfect place for a day in the sun and sand. Lastly, Carlsbad Beach is great for those looking for some peace and quiet. The stretch of shore is broken up by seawalls, creating smaller beaches. Carlsbad State Beach has more gentle waves for swimming and scuba diving! When you book your beach vacation in California here, you can forget about beachfront hotels. In California, Southern California even more so, you can find the best and most affordable beach house rentals. California’s popular beaches don’t just lie around San Diego. Great LA beaches include Manhattan Beach, Venice Beach, Santa Monica, and the famous Malibu. From famous piers and boardwalks to the stretches of sandy beaches, the beaches near Los Angeles are perfect for a weekend getaway. Book a Malibu beach house or San Diego beach house rentals, you can’t go wrong with our Southern California beach vacations.
Beaches of Orange County, California
From San Diego County north through LA county, you will finally arrive in Orange County. The beaches of Orange County, California are no exception when it comes to beautiful beaches. Laguna Beach is a well-known town and beach, with stunning views of the coast. It is a marine protected area and a great vacation spot for surfing, paddleboarding, kayaking, diving, and swimming. However, if you’re really looking for the best surf waves, head to Huntington Beach. Popularly referred to as Surf City USA, Huntington Beach is where you can find the best waves. With 10 miles of shoreline, five beaches, and even a dog beach, Huntington Beach, California is a great vacation destination for families, couples, and groups of friends! Last but not least is Newport Beach. Surfers head here for the big waves at the Wedge, while families can enjoy the day at Balboa Fun Zone, an amusement park with ocean views. The 10 miles of coast here is home to some of our favorite California beach house rentals. From Newport beach houses, rental houses in Malibu, to Venice beach house rentals, you’re sure to find Southern California beach vacations that work for you.