Looking for a Southern California beach that offers resort style camping as well?  This amazing beach is perfect for day trips, but if you are looking for a place to stay the luxury cabins here are amazing and the amenities just can’t be beat!  While staying at this camp resort you will get the best of both worlds: a gorgeous private beach just steps away, while your cabins are located in an area that is wooded with giant sycamore trees!  My ninth secret Southern California beach is… (more…)

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This next Southern California beach is the only sandy beach in the area which is why tourists, and many locals, don’t know about it.  If you are a diver this is your ultimate Southern California beach destination.  My sixth secret Southern California beach is…

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This next beach is perfect for that romantic getaway!  This is one of the Southern California beaches that you can almost have all to yourself during your visit.  My number 2 pick for best secret southern California beaches is… (more…)

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La Jolla (pronounced La Hoya) is a Spanish term for “the jewel” which is perfectly fitting for this ultimate unique Southern California destination.  As a former travel agent I have never once heard a negative word spoken about this gorgeous beachside city.  Known for its pristine coastline and world famous dive spots, this location is perfect for any California beach vacation.  Centrally located just outside of San Diego, this Southern California destination is perfect for family vacations, romantic getaways, and retreats with friends.  Here are a few things that make this Southern California destination so unique: (more…)

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I have heard many untruths about Venice, California so I would like to take this opportunity to set the record straight.  The saying “don’t judge a book by its cover” really applies to this small beach town.  Venice draws a very different type of crowd because there is something for everyone.  (more…)