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Not all beaches in this surfing mecca are sandy playgrounds. Sheer rock drops to the ocean in many places in spectacular California fashion.

Check out the miles of surf & beaches that attract of millions of tourists from around the world each year and play a big part in California dreamin'...

BEACHCALIFORNIA.COM - See the best of the best of the Golden State's beaches - from Aliso Beach to Yountville and everything in between - with related city info, pictures, event calendar, attractions and resorts.

Watch the Water - :Literally dude - featuring live beach cams located up and down the California coast plus up-to-the-minute reports on weather, tides & temperature.

Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors - A comprehensive guide to LA area beaches including details on amenities, permits, bike paths, RV parks, wheelchair access, and related photos.

Malibu Beaches, Parks & Attractions - Everything you ever wanted to know including a complete FAQ, comprehensive link directory of area beaches.

Venice Beach - Daily weather and surf conditions, photos, webcams, calendar of events, restaurants, shopping, and more.

San Diego Beaches - The full rundown from Black Beach, to the Mission Beaches and on down to Ocean Beach with complete descriptions including lifeguard protection, rip tides, swimming, surfing and scuba diving guides, safety tips, water quality and more.

Monterey Bay Plays - Beaches - A fun read and good, illustrated resource to northern, central and southern beach areas along with practical beach tips and local's guide.

San Clemente Beaches - A local view of San Clemente from that rarest of creatures - a native Californian. Good information on San Onofre, Trestles, T-Street, and other beaches as well as surfing, events, art galleries, jobs and just about anything there is to know about the area from an insider's vast store of local knowledge.

San Francisco Kite Surfing - A comprehensive guide to the sport with advice and information on area bays and beaches including Alameda, Bodega Bay, Ocean Beach, Stinson Beach and more, with links to Bay Area weather, shops.

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