This sunny California city makes a great escape from winter’s chill, complete with endless sand, splashy waves, a rooftop lounge and a perfect waterside hotel.

Discover the best California coastal towns for a perfect summer weekend getaway, from hidden gems to crowd-pleasers with beach views and breezy charm.

After reviewing all the available information, Los Angeles was named the No. 1 feel-good city in the nation.

College students Ryan Rocco and Carson Geiling left Oceanside at 6 a.m. to catch the morning waves at the Huntington Beach Pier. “When it’s sunny like this, it is 10 times better,” Geiling said.

Southern California Christmas weather forecast – mostly sunny skies, with high surf High surf along west facing beaches had the Manhattan Beach Pier closed on Thursday January 5, 2022.

Eight Golden State beaches appear on the top 100, including Wildcat Beach in Point Reyes at No. 8), Bowling Ball Beach in Mendocino (No. 22) and Gray Whale Cove near Pacifica (No. 25).

It was even gloomier along the Southern California beaches than in Anchorage, Alaska, which had an average cloud cover of 74.2% in May. The only spot with a cloudier May was in the far reaches of ...