Whether you’re in search of beaches with calm waters and beachfront playgrounds or spots with amusement park rides and snack bars, we’ve rounded up 15 of the best beaches in California for families.
There are lifeguards on duty. You and the kids can play in the water or ride boogie boards to catch some waves.
Check out the pier’s aquarium, take a spin on the Ferris wheel, and eat your weight in funnel cake.
Grab your board and carve up the waves or visit during the VANS US Open of Surfing to catch the experts in the lineup.
With sand, surf, a boardwalk, and even an amusement park, Mission Beach is easily one of the best beaches in California for families, and there’s plenty to do here.