If you think life is a beach, then check out this site. Features reviews of lodgings near beaches all along the Calif. coast, with descriptions.

Choose from a list of more than 55 California cities that have beaches. Each profile includes descriptions of attractions and photographs.

Learn about this fabled coastal town's butterfly trees, read its history, see several panoramas and discover where to stay and what to do there.

Clickable map Includes information on recreation, lodging and small town life in the southern half of the North Coast, from Marin to Mendocino.

Resource center for surfers and beach-goers offers maps, surf and weather reports, and wave-size charts.

Text-only guide to selected clothing-optional and naturist beaches in California, spanning a distance from San Diego to Marin County.

Browse a gallery of photographs of some of the most popular beaches and coastal areas from Monterey to Mendocino.

Check out photographs and brief descriptions of beaches in Northern California, from National Parks of the Southwest.

Features a gallery of photographs, some with descriptions, of popular beaches in southern California from San Diego to Malibu.

Get behind-the-scenes info and a history of the Santa Cruz boardwalk. Read the news, learn about new rides and attractions, and meet the crew.