Semisecret Strands
Secret beaches is a relative term for SoCal. But there are a few where even in the height of summer you can find a bit of serenity. If you favor swimming and strolling over seeing and being seen, make for one of these strands.
Week: 07.06.2017
Regions: Southern CA
Malibu in Your Pocket
Malibu's "Secret" La Piedra State Beach
La Piedra, one of Malibu’s “pocket beaches,” is the perfect sanctuary for beachgoers who don’t care to rub beach blankets with the crowds at Zuma or Paradise Cove. It’s less than 10 minutes up the coast from Zuma, but a world away from the all the frenzy.
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Discovering Nevada's Hidden Water Holes
One of the most famous festivals in the world happens in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert every September (Burning Man), but what you may not know is that in spring the “playa” is a completely different world, especially this year! Aside from no crowds, epic winter rains have led to a
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Orange County "Secret" Beach: Dana Point Strand
The key to finding an uncrowded beach in Orange County? Be willing to hike! Dana Point’s Strand lies beneath a protected coastal promontory called the Headlands, surrounded by rocky bluffs and elegant homes.
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"Secret" Strand: Buccaneer Beach in Oceanside
Not all hidden treasures are silver and gold. Sometimes a breakfast burrito on the beach will do just fine. X marks the spot at Buccaneer Beach in Oceanside, a city known for its chill vibe, gnarly waves, and stellar sand. Get all three along with free parking (aargh you kidding
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