http://www.best-california-beach.com/best-california-beach-blog.html The California Beach Blog keeps you updated on whats happening at best-california-beach.com, including news and tidbits about the California coast. en-us california beach Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:16:12 GMT Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:16:12 GMT best-california-beach.com http://www.best-california-beach.com/whale-watching-cruises.html Whale watching cruises are offered all along the California coast. In some places, whale watching season is year round. You can see gray whales, humpback whales, and blue whales up close. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:56:10 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/whale_watching_california.html Looking for a great place to go whale watching? California offers whale watching cruises year round in many places. During gray whale watching season, watch from land or enjoy a festival. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:25:51 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/romantic-beach.html A romantic beach in California is not hard to find. But why settle for ordinary? Let's milk the romance for all it's worth. Here are some wildly romantic getaways at California beaches. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:39:51 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/whale-watching-festivals.html Whale watching festivals are a fun way to enjoy the annual gray whale migration along the California coast. Many coastal communities offer special events from fall through spring. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:50:15 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/whale-watching-cruises-hmb.html Whale watching cruises are offered year round in Half Moon Bay. You can opt for a 3-4 hour trip during the gray whale migration, or choose an all-day trip to the Farallon Islands. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:49:04 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/whale-watching-cruises-sf.html Whale watching cruises are available year round in San Francisco. Depending on the time of year, you'll see gray whales, blue whales, and humpback whales, as well as dolphins, seals, and seabirds. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:18:07 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/whale-watching-season.html California whale watching season usually coincides with the gray whale migration. But in areas where blue whales and humpback whales migrate, whale watching is a year round activity. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:36:32 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/san-diego-whale-watching.html San Diego whale watching is a popular activity during the gray whale migration. You can get up close with whale watching cruises, attend a festival, or observe the whales from land. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:49:33 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/northern-california-beaches-map.html This map of Northern California beaches shows all the best California beaches from Del Norte County south through Sonoma County. The beaches here are rugged and wild. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:24:39 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/sonoma-coast.html Sonoma Coast State Park features some of the most scenic beaches to be found in California . Enjoy views of the rugged coast at Goat Rock Beach, or camp among grassy dunes at Bodega Dunes. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 03:21:04 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/bowling-ball-beach.html Bowling Ball Beach has to be the most photographed Mendocino beach; it's certainly the most unusual. The beach is noted for the round boulders (called concretions) that are uncovered at low tide. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 02:49:45 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/greenwood-state-beach.html Greenwood State Beach offers scenic views from its coastal bluffs, a small sandy beach, and a bit of history. Its located in the small town of Elk, which began life as a lumber town. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 02:41:10 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/van-damme.html Van Damme State Park features a sheltered Mendocino beach, a lush fern canyon, and a pygmy forest. It's a popular Northern California beach for abalone diving, fishing, kayaking, camping, hiking. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 01:26:04 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/mendocino-headlands.html Mendocino Headlands is a spectacular 347 acre park of sheer bluffs and rocky shoreline surrounding the village of Mendocino. To the south of the headlands, you'll find two Mendocino beaches: Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:47:44 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/jug-handle-state-reserve.html Jug Handle State Reserve is a 769 acre park that preserves the unique ecology of this region. The Reserve features a self-guided nature trail called The Ecological Staircase. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:35:56 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/mendocino-botanical-gardens.html Mendocino Botanical Gardens is one of the most unusual Northern California attractions. It's not often you'll find colorful gardens combined with the rugged beauty of the Northern California coast. Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:58:26 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/mackerricher.html MacKerricher State Park is wild, beautiful and varied. This 2,299 acre Mendocino beach park includes rugged headlands, rocky shoreline with tidepools, miles of gently sloping beach... Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:50:13 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/westport-union-landing.html Westport Union Landing State Beach offers stunning ocean views and primitive beach camping on the bluffs overlooking 3 miles of sandy Mendocino beach. Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:44:38 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/mendocino-beaches.html Mendocino beaches are rugged, dramatic and beautiful. There are numerous rocky headlands and hidden coves along this section of the Northern California coastline, with miles of hiking trails to explor Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:01:40 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/northern-california-beaches.html Northern California beaches are scenic and wild. They are great for camping, hiking, fishing, kayaking, surfing, and so much more. Or you can just relax and enjoy the scenery and the wildlife. Fri, 25 Dec 2009 19:53:23 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/sonoma-beaches.html Sonoma beaches are among the loveliest on the California coast. You'll find stunning views and numerous recreational opportunities here. Fri, 25 Dec 2009 05:53:36 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/salt-point-state-park.html Salt Point State Park is very unusual. The park includes strange rock formations called tafoni, an underwater park, and a pygmy forest. A popular spot for camping in Northern California. Thu, 24 Dec 2009 03:36:20 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/mendocino.html Mendocino California is a tiny slice of Cape Cod on the West Coast. This charming Victorian style village is a wildly popular tourist destination. And why not? The setting is spectacular. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 03:50:11 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/california-lost-coast.html The California Lost Coast is wild, rugged, and dramatic. It's a prime spot for wilderness hiking and camping in Northern California, and it appeals to outdoor enthusiasts of every kind. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:02:52 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/king-range-national-conservation-area.html King Range National Conservation Area is all about the drama. With the specatacular scenery of the California Lost Coast as a backdrop the area attracts outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:32:35 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/sinkyone.html Sinkyone Wilderness State Park is part of the California Lost Coast, an area so wild and rugged that building roads is largely futile. Enjoy hiking and camping in Northern California. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:01:24 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/patricks-point.html Patrick's Point State Park is one of the jewels of the Northern California coast. It offers some of the best camping in Northern California, beautiful scenery, and abundant wildlife. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:43:12 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/northern-california-beach.html Pick any northern California beach, and you're bound to enjoy some dramatic coastline, an abundance of wildlife, and lots and lots of driftwood. These are prime beaches for beachcombing. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:34:41 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/redwood-national-park.html Redwood National Park and State Parks boast magnificent groves of old-growth redwoods, stunning scenery and abundant wildlife. These parks feature a variety of ecosystems. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:46:51 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/humboldt-coast.html The Humboldt Coast is full of surprises. These Northern California beaches are scenic and usually uncrowded. Enjoy classic flat sandy beaches, and coastal bluffs with stunning views. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:25:43 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/california-state-beaches.html California State Beaches are listed here from north to south, with an additional alphabetical list below. The list only includes officially designated state beaches. These vary considerably. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:21:29 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/california-beach-map.html This California beach map shows all the California State Beaches. There are two versions of the map. The first lists the beaches from north to south, while the second lists them alphabetically. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:00:57 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/map-of-california-beaches.html This map of California beaches shows the major beaches operated by state and federal agencies. There are two versions of the map, with only the legends being different. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:11:56 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/map-counties-california.html This map of counties in California shows all the 58 counties, with the coastal counties labeled. Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:18:12 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/map-of-southern-california-cities.html This map of Southern California cities shows the best tourist spots. The cities along the coast are noted for their great beaches, though some have other major attractions as well. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:49:56 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/california-water-parks.html California Water Parks: This comprehensive list of water parks in California is organized from north to south. Check the map below for locations. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:20:55 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/water-parks-in-california.html Water parks in California offer lots of clean wet family fun. They feature everything from tame kiddie attractions to extreme water rides, and offer inventive ways to spin, slide, splash and squirt. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:10:19 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/theme-parks-in-california.html Theme parks in California are among the most popular California attractions. People come from all over the world to visit the Disneyland theme park, Universal Studios CA, or Sea World San Diego. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:38:07 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/theme-parks-in-california-south.html The best theme parks in California are located on the sunny South Coast. Topping the list are Disneyland, Seaworld San Diego and Universal Studios Hollywood. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 02:06:17 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/theme-parks-in-california-sf.html Theme parks in California include several Bay Area attractions, including a Six Flags theme park, a combo amusement park and water park, and a park featuring rides, gardens and bizarre trees. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 01:58:13 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/theme-parks-in-california-north.html Theme parks in California's northern region include unusual offerings, like Trees of Mystery, which features a gondola ride up through the redwoods. Most parks here are small family-friendly affairs. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 01:36:27 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/california-county-map.html This multicolor California county map shows all the 58 counties in the state. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:13:58 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/gray-whale-pictures-2.html These gray whale pictures show the whales demonstrating a variety of behaviors. These whales are the most common species spotted along the California coast. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 03:18:17 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/blue-whale-pictures-2.html These blue whale pictures don't really do justice to the vast size of these creatures. They measure 70 to 90 feet long and weigh over 100 tons, making them the largest creature on earth. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 03:02:16 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/humpback-whale-pictures-2.html These humpback whale pictures show just how animated these creatures are. They can often be seen jumping out of the water (breeching) and slapping the water with their fins. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 02:47:34 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/glass-beach.html Glass Beach in Fort Bragg, CA is famous for the quantity of sea glass strewn along its shores. It started back in the early 20th century when the area around the beach was used as a public dump. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 04:58:06 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/california-beaches.html California beaches offer a variety of activities and moods. From the wild, scenic beaches of Northern California to the sunny, playful beaches of the South Coast, there's something for everyone. Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:22:59 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/california-attractions.html Coastal California attractions are many and varied. First and foremost, there's the sheer beauty of the coast: the beaches, forests and wildlife. Then there are the cultural attractions Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:30:51 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/best-california-beach-blog.html#Coronado-Makes-Best-Beach-List Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, aka Dr. Beach, has issued his annual list of top ten beaches for 2009, and Coronado Beach in San Diego is number 4 on the list. Dr. Leatherman, director of Florida International University's Laboratory for Coastal Research, has been compiling this list since 1991. He uses 50 criteria to rank the beaches. Water and sand quality, safety, facilities and environmental management are among the criteria he uses. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:29:09 GMT http://www.best-california-beach.com/best-california-beach-blog.html#Santa-Barbara-is-Open-for-Business Santa Barbara is once again welcoming visitors in the aftermath of the Jesusita Fire. The air has cleared, and the damage to attractions, businesses and visitor facilities has been minimal, with the exception of the Botanic Gardens (alas!). Tue, 19 May 2009 03:48:25 GMT