Before you start planning your next California vacation, keep reading to see which beaches top U.S. News' Best California Beaches list. (Getty Images)| Santa Cruz's Natural Bridges State Beach is ...

What's more, Laguna Beach is situated between Los Angeles and San Diego, and within driving distance to other top Southern California destinations like San Clemente and Huntington Beach.

Southern California beaches come in all sizes and specialties. From San Diego to Santa Barbara, some offer animal watching, ...

Here, you'll find our picks for the best beaches in Southern California, along with a few suggestions of where to stay if you're planning a road trip or local staycation. Ocean Front Walk—a 2.5 ...