California Beaches Named to Coastal Living’s Best Vacations List

Our editors compiled a state-by-state guide to the coolest getaways for every type of traveler, including the best spots for golf, fishing, relaxing in the sand, spotting wild animals, and more. The list is complete with lodging information for each location (and even notes pet-friendly hotels) so our readers will be sure to stay a while when they visit. East Beach in Santa Barbara made this year’s list for its white sands, gorgeous views of the Channel Islands, and the wide variety of activities that are offered at the Cabrillo Boathouse and the Four Seasons Biltmore. Van Damme Beach on the Mendocino Coast was also included for its stunning natural beauty and for its proximity to the quaint and pet-friendly Little River Inn.

The entire list is included below, and you can find the link to the story here.

Alabama

· West Beach, Gulf Shores

California

· East Beach, Santa Barbara

· Van Damme Beach, Mendocino Coast

Florida

· North-End Beach, Captiva

· South Beach, Miami Beach

Georgia

· Sea Camp Beach, Cumberland Island

Hawaii

· Hanakapiai Beach, Kauai

· Kapalua Beach, Maui

Maine

· Sand Beach, Mt. Desert Island

Maryland

· South Ocean Beach, Assateague Island

Massachusetts

· Head of the Meadow Beach, Truro

Michigan

· Twelvemile Beach, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

New Jersey

· The Cove Beach, Cape May

New York

· Ditch Plains Beach, Montauk

North Carolina

· Pine Knolls Shores, Atlantic Beach

· Ocracoke Beach, Ocracoke Island

Oregon

· Cape Arago State Park, Coos Bay

Rhode Island

· Fred Benson Town Beach, Block Island

South Carolina

· Islanders Beach, Hilton Head Island

Texas

· Malaquite Beach, North Padre Island

Washington

· Kalaloch Beach, Olympic National Park