Experience the romance of bonfire nights at Carmel Beach
See the rows of giant spherical balls and pink sunsets at Bowling Ball Beach
Watch elephant seals basking on the beach at Piedras Blancas
Learn to surf at the famous Surf City USA of Huntington Beach
Destination Highlights
Experience the romance of bonfire nights at Carmel Beach
See the rows of giant spherical balls and pink sunsets at Bowling Ball Beach
Watch elephant seals basking on the beach at Piedras Blancas
Learn to surf at the famous Surf City USA of Huntington Beach
Stylish cities, golden beaches and the famous SoCal sun await you on an ultimate California beach holiday. Let your daily worries fade away as you lie on soft beaches and feel the warm breeze tousled in your hair. From the dazzling piers of the California Coast to bohemian towns and glamorous cities, there’s nothing about America’s coolest destination that will leave you wanting more.
Beach holidays in California transport you to a world of wonderfully sunny beaches, urban excitement and stunning coastlines. The famous laid-back atmosphere, beach sports and active lifestyle of the locals offer a glimpse of what life on this hippie west coast of the USA is all about. Natural beauty appears in every corner, with breath-taking national parks, mountain ranges and parklands waiting to be explored. Beach holidays in California are perfect for families, couples and solo travellers.
The Golden State of cool beaches and SoCal sun
California beach holidays provide the perfect sunshine escape. Snuggle up with family beside a cosy beach fire on the long white sands at Carmel Beach in the evenings. See for yourself why Huntington Beach got its name of Surf City USA, with miles of uninterrupted coastline and perfect waters to test your surfing skills. Watch adorable elephant seals hanging out by the narrow beach strip of Piedras Blancas as they prepare for mating season.
Early risers should rent a bike and cycle across the famous Golden Gate Bridge – be sure to stop along the way for views over the Pacific Ocean that you won’t find anywhere else.
At Bowling Ball Beach (part of Schooner Gulch State), find a perch and wait for the sun to go down – you won’t be disappointed with what must be one of the most romantic sunset views in all of California. Rows of giant, perfectly spherical balls line the coast – against a pink purple setting sun – it’s a sight like no other.
Families will love Salt Creek Beach Park, where bright green grass lawns blanket the grounds for the perfect picnic spot. Explore the walking paths heading in all directions and to the southern Dana Strand Beach. To escape the morning crowds, head to Sand Dollar Beach along the southern Big Sur coast, where you’ll find beautiful green jade stones along the back of the beach.
California has been the destination of dreamers since the Golden Age of the 1920s – and it’s easy to see why. Escape city life and bask in the Californian sun or channel your inner explorer with hikes and stunning mountain trips on the West Coast.
Your California beach holiday doesn’t have to end here – the state is close to the golden islands of Hawaii and is perfect for a multi-centre holiday in the heavenly Aloha Islands. Give us a call and we’ll help you extend your stay for the destination holiday of a lifetime.
Great sample itineraries
With so much to explore during a California beach holiday, we’ve handpicked a selection of popular itineraries to help you make the most of your trip.
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