When you visit the 50 beaches from San Diego to Santa Barbara on The Times’ best beaches list, we want you to feel like you’re having one of those oh-so-California beach days.

Easter break is just around the corner, which means the search for the perfect beach has begun. We took on the task of researching the best beaches in Southern California. With over 500 miles of ...

Grunion season, the annual Southern California celebration heralds the tiny fish that mate on the sand on beaches stretching from San Diego to Santa Barbara, has arrived. This file photo shows ...

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From Coronado to Point Dume, the best beaches in Southern California offer ideal conditions for swimming, surfing, paddleboarding, or just relaxing on the sand.