Then California’s coastal campgrounds are ... it’s a great place for kids to learn about nature and enjoy beach activities.

Dana Point's Doheny State Beach—the first in California—is a favorite for swimming and tide pooling. Whether you visit the vintage amusement park or tool around the harbor on an electric boat ...

On the north end of the beach, there's a kelpy point/cobblestone right that consistently offers the best waves. It lines up best on W and SW swells with a medium tide, though the beachbreak gets ...