It goes without saying that California’s heaven on earth for beach lovers. People flock to California year-round to escape harsh winters and soak up the sun, and summertime is no exception as many beachy regions of the Golden State are surprisingly mild in the summer months. With the coastline running the Pacific Northwest all the way down to Mexico, figuring out the best California beaches can be a dizzying prospect so we’ve made a handy list of our favorites that you won’t want to miss.
La Jolla Shores
Right outside of San Diego, the La Jolla Shores is a popular surfing destination and people come to kayak as well. Show your love of the California sun with the Sunburst Bracelet when you hang 10 or hop in a kayak to get that unbeatable view of the San Diego Bay area.
Carmel-By-The-Sea
Set in the cool and misty Monterey Bay area, Carmel-By-The-Sea’s white sands are breathtaking and make for a memorable beach date destination because of the unparalleled sunset views. Dune’s Dune Drop Studs not only contrast white sand well, but are perfectly demure for that romantic walk on the beach.
San Gregorio State Beach
San Mateo County is home to many stunning beaches, but San Gregorio offers more than just a place to relax on the sand. There’s a creek and lagoon that offer top-notch bird watching, bluffs and trails, and cliff caves with rocks and fossils. With the different types of sand to be found on the beach and cliffs, the Bypass Coil Ring can hold two different sand types of capture San Gregorio’s amazing biodiversity.
Santa Monica Beach
With a big Ferris wheel on the pier and restaurants galore, Santa Monica Beach gets thousands of visitors daily making memories with friends and family. It’s easy to dress up any summer outfits with the Marina Necklace after riding the waves all day.
Laguna Beach
A premier destination for beachcombers, you can swim and surf to your heart’s content in this OC mecca. Show your California pride with the California State Charm holding sand from Laguna Beach so you can take the surf with you everywhere you go!
California’s fantastically bio-diverse beaches can bring you rides and attractions, low-key backdrops for elegant restaurants and nightclubs, or hiking trails and tide pools for nature buffs. When you visit the Golden State, you can Live for the moment, then take it with you.®
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