Singers and scribes have waxed poetic for decades about the best beaches in California—here, find our favorites.

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 ...

Just outside of Santa Cruz, this golden beach is a remote paradise. Stroll the vacant sands while watching surfers shred and ...

A California beach vacation is filled with sunshine, surf, and some of the best sunsets around. It is truly a dream vacation. There are literally dozens and dozens of inns, hotels, and motels ...

Windansea Beach has a storied history and remains one of Southern California’s most iconic surf spots. With its famous surf shack, built in 1947 and designated a historical landmark, Windansea ...

Golden sunsets, sandy beaches, perfect waves ... Though it’s not nearly as famous a surf destination as Southern California — the cradle of the world surf industry — Central California ...

New aerial footage shows the extent of LA fire damage along Carbon Beach in Malibu, one of the most famous real estate areas ...

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.