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From foggy Mendocino headlands to surf-town Encinitas, these are the California coastal towns worth planning a trip around, with what to do, when to go and practical tips for each.
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Pier sunsets, beach volleyball and a walkable downtown steps from the sand. Here's how to plan a day (or a weekend) in Hermosa Beach.
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It's not just the weather. Here's what makes California feel like nowhere else, and why so many people never want to leave.
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From Hawaiian princes surfing Santa Cruz in 1885 to sunset walks on the pier, the beach is woven into California's identity.
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