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Playas paradisíacas en California Coast: Tu escape perfecto

Disfruta de las mejores playas y calas de California Coast en una experiencia costera inolvidable.

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Coast: California Coast

The California Coast is one of the most iconic coastal itineraries on the planet, stretching from the Mexican border in the south to the lush northern forests near Oregon. Articulated by the famous Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1), this region stands out for the dizzying terrain of Big Sur, the historic lighthouses, the colonies of sea lions and the surf culture of beaches such as those of Malibu, Santa Cruz or La Jolla. It combines the urban and cosmopolitan avant-garde of San Francisco and Los Angeles with wild landscapes, national parks and wine regions on the edge of the ocean.

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Beaches and Coasts in California Coast

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Pfeiffer Beach (Big Sur)

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One of the most magical beaches in Big Sur, famous for its violet-colored sand (due to manganese deposits) and Keyhole Arch, a natural rock arch crossed by the sun at sunset.

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Zuma Beach (Malibu)

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Wide, classic Southern California beach with fine golden sand, popular for its excellent waves for surfing and large walking areas.

🏖️ fine_sand💧 wavy

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La Jolla Cove (San Diego)

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A small, cozy cove guarded by sandstone cliffs, famous for its calm waters full of marine life and colonies of sea lions.

🏖️ fine_sand💧 crystal_clear

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Natural Bridges State Beach (Santa Cruz)

Famous beach known for its rocky arch cut by the sea on the shore and for being a winter refuge for thousands of monarch butterflies.

🏖️ fine_sand💧 calm

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Ratings

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Nature

99

One of the most impressive landscapes where mountains, forests and sea meet in the world.

One of the most impressive landscapes where mountains, forests and sea meet in the world.

Safety

92

Very safe tourist areas and coastal routes. Caution is advised when driving in curved areas and dense fog.

Very safe tourist areas and coastal routes. Caution is advised when driving in curved areas and dense fog.

Cleanliness

91

State parks and public beaches extremely well maintained and cared for.

State parks and public beaches extremely well maintained and cared for.

beachQuality

88

Huge, sandy beaches perfect for surfing in the south; Dramatic bays with cliffs and inaccessible in the central-north.

Huge, sandy beaches perfect for surfing in the south; Dramatic bays with cliffs and inaccessible in the central-north.
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