From redwood-rimmed black sand beaches to romantic, Mediterranean-esque villages, these are the most relaxing beach towns in ...

USA Today 2025 Reader’s Choice Awards for 10 best beaches in California 1 ‘Olol’koy Beach Park (Oxnard Beach Park), Oxnard 2 Pismo Beach, Pismo Beach 3 Huntington State Beach, Huntington Beach ...

USA Today 2025 Reader’s Choice Awards for 10 best beaches in California 1 ‘Olol’koy Beach Park (Oxnard Beach Park), Oxnard 2 Pismo Beach, Pismo Beach 3 Huntington State Beach, Huntington Beach ...

Based on a survey of over 3,000 voters, Frugal Flyer released a list of the 95 best secret beaches in the United States. And several are in California, including three in the top 10 in the nation.

What do the Carolinas, California, Michigan, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and Texas all have in common? These destinations are home to some of the best beaches, according to USA TODAY 10Best readers.

As for the “Honor Roll” – or the best beaches in terms of water quality – in California, a handful of counties topped the list with multiple beaches earning an A+. Those include: Orange ...