The main tourist season for California beaches is, unsurprisingly,
in the summer. Northern California Beaches in particular are not common
destinations in fall or winter because they tend to get chilly and rainy.
Since they’re far less crowded than southern California beaches
even during peak season those looking for a little (relative) seclusion
may want to head north, bearing in mind that the water is to cold and
rip-tide heavy to indulge in most beachside activities.
Southern California Beaches benefit from the consistently mild Southern
California weather and are viable option year-round. The water here
is still quite chilly, even in summer, but the surfing is great even
when the swimming is only so-so. The problem is it’s fairly crowded
year-round as well, and visitors should expect enormous crowds in the
peak season when they visit the most popular spots in San Diego and
Los Angeles. For a little more elbow room visitors should come in the
late spring/early summer and consider smaller, less well-known spots
like, say, Carpinteria, 12 miles South of Santa Barbara.
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