Best California Beaches for Spring Break
Sun worshippers are spoiled for choice when it comes to great beaches in the Golden State. Check out some highlights below:
Sun worshippers are spoiled for choice when it comes to great beaches in the Golden State. Check out some highlights below:
A place so cool, they even made a TV show about it! Join the trendsetters at this hip California resort, packed with high-end boutiques, art galleries, and special events for spring break.
The ultimate party destination in Southern California. Join the locals in rollerblading along the promenade and check out the bodybuilders on Muscle Beach — but make sure you save some energy for the lively bar scene.
Chill with the surf bums while enjoying the town's energetic nightlife after dark.
Famous for its pier and boardwalk, home to funfair rides, live entertainment, and great food. Only a short cab ride from Los Angeles, you also have the best bars and clubs in California on your doorstep.
Experience how the other half live while on spring break, one of California's most exclusive resorts. The place to see and be seen, the town boasts 21 miles of sandy beaches, while the more Bohemian community in nearby Topanga Canyon holds regular live music concerts and festivals.
If you prefer the buzz of the big city when on a California spring break vacation, check out the following great destinations.
Located in the most southern part of SoCal and home to the world famous San Diego Zoo and Sea World, as well as great bars and live music venues in the historic Gaslamp Quarter.
Head inland to the exclusive desert resort of Palm Springs and relax in one of the city's many spas, take a ride on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, and finish your day with a meal in one of its world-class restaurants.
The perfect spring break destination for those who want to combine sightseeing with partying; take a day time boat trip to Alcatraz, or a walk on Pier 39 before heading to one of the city's groundbreaking clubs to dance the night away.
How about a Disney-themed spring break vacation in California? Hit the Disney parks in Anaheim and rediscover your inner child, before getting all dressed up to hit LA's exclusive bars and clubs.
Don't forget that California is also home to some the most spectacular natural scenery in the US – and some of the greatest adventure destinations too. Thrill-seekers and nature lovers should check out the following destinations when planning their spring break:
Take a hike through the forests and waterfalls of Yosemite, home to giant sequoia trees and the spectacular Glacier Point – perfect for a romantic stroll on a moonlit night or camping under the stars.
More experienced climbers may prefer to head to the ominously named Death Valley, which is actually full of plant and animal life, as well as ancient volcanic craters and abandoned ghost towns from the California Gold Rush.
Climb the spectacular Mount Shasta and experience for yourself the powerful forces which native Californians say surround this symbolic peak.
During spring break the mountains surrounding Lake Tahoe are gifted with excellent ski, snowboard, and snowshoeing conditions. Be captivated by gorgeous views over the lake as you take on pistes that cater to all abilities.
Home to a colony of giant elephant seals, scuba diving, or even snorkeling allows you to glimpse the life supported by coral reefs. At the right time of year, you may even spot migrating whales off the coast of California.
📏 Average home size | 186 m² |
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😎 Least busy month | June |
🛏️ Popular home types | House rental and Apartment rental |
🌡️ Hottest months | July and August |
❄️ Coldest months | 34 °F in January and December |
🌧️ Rainiest months | 10 rainy days in March and December |
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