Get All the Details to Plan a California Beach Vacation

California Beach Vacation

Resources & Information

You'll find these resources a big help in planning a California beach vacation. They provide information on recreation, attractions, accommodations, points of interest, entertainment and more. Some of them even have maps you can view online or download.

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General California Vacation Information

California Tourism
Order the excellent free California Visitor's Guide. You'll find information on California's various regions, and maps for getting around. Plenty of information on California beach vacations, including attractions and accommodations.

California State Parks
Provides information on all the California State Parks and Beaches. For many parks, you can download free park brochures and/or park maps from this web site.

California Beach Information

California Coastal Commission
Offers information about California beach access, including information about beach wheelchairs (where you can download A Wheelchair Rider's Guide to the Los Angeles County and Orange County Coast) and the California Coastal Trail.

Heal the Bay Beach Report Card
Have a healthy California beach vacation by checking on the water quality before you go. This site reports on over 430 beaches from Sonoma County to San Diego County. Also reports beach closures.

California Beach Activities and Recreation

California Recreation
Provides detailed information on recreational activities throughout California. Online maps show the locations of parks, beaches and other recreational areas.

Shore Diving - USA West
Provides extensive information on places to go diving along the California coast. Includes photos, directions, and reviews.

Your RV Lifestyle
Provides information and advice for RV enthusiasts, including tips for choosing campgrounds, RV travel, and advice on purchasing an RV.

California Beach Vacation Ideas and Travelogues

Excellent Romantic Vacations: California Vacations
Provides articles on romantic California beach vacations, as well as numerous ideas for romantic vacations all over the world.

The American West Travelogue: California
Offers articles on numerous beaches and points of interest along the California coast. Extensive photos.

Kids Beach
Travel to the great family beaches with the kids. Turks & Caicos Islands. Get insider tips on the best beaches, resorts, villas, real estate, restaurants, fishing, diving, activities, sights and sounds that the kids will love!

More California Beach Resources

Northern California Beach Vacation Resources

San Francisco Bay Area Beach Vacation Resources