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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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From granite valleys to cliff-top highways and alpine lakes, these are the California places that belong on every bucket list.
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Skip the crowds. These beaches, waterfalls and ghost towns show a side of California most visitors drive right past.
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Highway 1 earns its reputation. These are the California coastal drives worth planning a whole trip around.
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For years only one surfer rode it. Today Mavericks is one of the most famous and feared big waves on the planet.
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Once hunted nearly to extinction, northern elephant seals now crowd California beaches every winter. Here's where to see them.
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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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