Overview:

• Best Beaches in California for Families
• Conclusion

Visiting California with family for the first time?

We put together a list of the 21 best beaches in California for families wanting to explore the sea!

Beaches are a great way to spend time with family.

But sometimes, it can be difficult to find the perfect beach to visit with your kids.

But, we got you covered, so read along!

Best Beaches in California for Families

So, what are the best beaches for families to visit in California?

You may ask.

These are the 21 best beaches in California for families to visit if you get the chance one day:

1. La Jolla Cove
2. Children’s Pool
3. Crystal Cove State Park
4. Coronado Beach
5. Carlsbad State Beach
6. Pismo Beach
7. Zuma Beach
8. Harbor Beach
9. Mission Beach
10. Silverstrand Beach
11. Doheny State Beach
12. Santa Monica State Beach
13. Treasure Island Beach
14. Redondo Beach
15. Main Beach Park
16. Seal Beach
17. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
18. Aliso Beach Park
19. Crissy Field East Beach
20. San Buenaventura State Beach
21. Will Rogers State Beach

La Jolla Cove

So, where is La Jolla Cove located? It is located in La Jolla, San Diego.

The directions to La Jolla Cove are 1100 Coast Blvd, La Jolla CA 92037 on Google Maps. 

This is a well-known sought out destination amongst tourists for several reasons.

It is definitely considered a kid-friendly beach.

There is a lot of marine wildlife you can see including sea lions, starfishes, and school fish to name a few.

Perfect activity to let your kids explore the marine wildlife while you relax on the beach. 

Here you will find: 

• Lifeguards – patrol area until dusk -super safe area
• Sea lions – you can spot them soaking up in the rocks
• Marine wildlife – visible in the water 
• Restrooms
• Outdoor Showers – to wash off sand

While La Jolla Cove makes the list of one of the best beaches for families to visit in California we got a few heads up tips you should be aware of when visiting this place!

Heads Up:

• Smell – Many seagulls and sea lions have made this landmark home and with that comes a lot of doo-do! You can see rocks covered in it!
• Parking is very limited – Street parking is recommended, but even then expect to walk a bit here.
• Avoid summertimes – Too many tourist 

Children’s Pool

We can’t exclude Children’s Pool from the list of our top 21 best beaches in California for families worth visiting.

Children’s Pool is located in the south of La Jolla Cove.

It is a 10-minute walk from La Jolla Cove. It was built as the name implies an area designated for kids to enjoy the beach.

A seawall was created to keep oncoming waves from coming in making it safe for kids to swim.

Here you will find: 

• Lifeguards – patrol area until dusk
• Sea lions 
• Marine wildlife – visible in the water 
• Restrooms and showers

As of present 2021, there is an ongoing battle between keeping Children’s Pool open or officially closed to the public due to the habitat of sea lions. 

In recent years sea lions have increased presence here and conflict with humans.

Currently, the area is shared with both sea lions and humans. 

**Please, as tourists and better human beings do not disturb, feed, or get close to the sea lions! 

These animals don’t know any better, but tourists and parents visiting with their children be an example. 

Be the change in protecting and respecting wildlife.

Your actions do matter! 

Do take pictures from afar if you want to, but above all don’t disrupt the sea lion’s habitat. 

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Heads Up:

• Beware of smell- Sea lions are now residing here 
• Not recommended to let your kids swim here – water contamination from sea lion doo-doo 
• Don’t touch, feed, or disturb the sea lions
• Don’t leave trash on beach

Crystal Cove State Park

One of the best places for families to visit is Crystal Cove, State Park.

This state park makes our list of best beaches in California for families that have something for everyone.

From taking a hike overlooking the breathtaking ocean views to snorkeling underwater.

We put together a guide of 15 Things To Do in Crystal Cove State Park while visiting, here.

Crystal Cove State Park is composed of 4 beaches:

• Morro Bay
• Historic District
• Pelican Point
• Reef Point

Here you will find:

• Hiking trails
• Campground – Moro Beach
• Beach Cottage Rentals 
• Tide Pools – Historic District Beach

The Historic District Beach is the most tourist beach of all.

Here you will find Crystal Cove, restaurants such as Beachcomber Café and Ruby’s Shack as well as Beach Cottage Rentals. 

If you have little ones let them explore the tide pools which can be found in Reef Point or Pelican Point Beach.

However, please follow the guidelines.

For it’s illegal to collect the following:

• Shells
• Sand
• Rocks
• Any living creatures in tide pools
• Or remove anything else from tide pools

**Only sea glass and driftwood can be collected. You can learn more in the: Tide Pooling FAQs

For those campers and fitness lovers, Moro Beach offers camping and has several hiking trails here.

Heads Up:

• Beach Cottage Rentals in Historic District Beach can take up to more than 1 year to book – make sure to plan ahead of time
• For those dog lovers, unfortunately, your furry pets are not allowed on beach 
• Crystal Cove State Park has a $15 entrance vehicle fee

Coronado Beach

If you are looking for long sandy beaches and relaxation you can’t go wrong with visiting Coronado Beach. 

You will spot sand dunes and palm trees on the beach.

Watch the sunset from the beachfront Hotel del Coronado. 

This hotel is inspired by Victorian architecture resembling steeply pitched roofs and colorful stained-glass windows. 

The Coronado Beach & Dog Park located in the Northern part of Coronado Beach offers a designated area for dogs to run and play in the water.

Here you will find:

• Volleyball nets
• Lifeguards
• Beach Rentals
• Dogs allowed 

Coronado Beach is a famous tourist destination, especially during the summers.

Parking can be a bit of a pain due to limited space.

Street parking will be your best bet, but be prepared to walk. 

Heads Up:

• Hotel Reservations are pricey
• Parking limited and street parking as well – sometimes you spend an hour just to find a spot
• Coronado Beach & Dog Park often has dog feces in the sand – be careful when walking

Carlsbad State Beach

If you’re looking for a clean and enjoyable place then look no more.

This beach offers plenty of space for relaxation.

The water is calm enough for children to play in without fear of getting too deep. 

This is also an excellent spot to bring your boogie boards and spend the day catching some waves as a family. 

There are restrooms, showers, and lifeguards present at this beach.

If you get hungry then be sure to check out Carlsbad Village. 

Here you will find boutiques, shops, and restaurants.

We put together a guide on what to expect when visiting Carlsbad Village, here.

Here you will find:

• Restrooms/Showers
• Volleyball nets
• Lifeguards
• Carlsbad Boardwalk

Heads Up:

• No animals allowed on beach
• Parking is limited, but there is street parking 
• Many joggers and walkers present
• Access beach only by walking down on the stairs

Pismo Beach

There is a lot to do and see in Pismo Beach. As a family, you can check out the Dinosaur Caves Park.

It’s a bluff-top park that features swings and play structures.

You can also walk around your dog here.

There’s a grassy area in which you can plan a picnic here, but also be aware the space gets rented for weddings as well.

For those interested in nature more be sure to check out the Monarch Butterfly Grove.

This is a perfect family get-together event where you will get to see thousands of Monarch Butterflies and learn about their importance to the earth.

Unfortunately, the Monarch Butterfly Grove is only open from late October through February.  

You can kayak in Pismo Beach and there are several tours you can also partake in such as the Hummer Dune Tour.

In which you ride along the dunes in a hummer. 

Here you will find:

• Restrooms/Showers
• Tours – Hummer Dune and Hiking
• Lifeguards

Heads Up:

• Free tours at the Monarch Butterfly Grove 
• Dinosaur Caves Park -overlooking the cliff many seagulls and feces smell
• Pismo Reserve allows horses on trail
• Certain trails in Pismo Reserve are only for walking

Zuma Beach

Located in Malibu this beach offers many amenities, unlike other beaches.

Unlike other beaches where parking is limited, you have several parking lot options here including street parking which is on a first come first serve basis. 

Kitesurfing is common here between locals and tourists.

There is a concession stand that sells nachos and snacks here.

You will spot plenty of lifeguards and showers and restrooms can be found here.

This is a perfect beach for families to watch the sunset since it is not a popular beach destination.

Weekends and summertimes do get more crowded, but overall it’s a pretty mellow destination. 

Here you will find:

• Food Concession Stand
• Restrooms/Showers
• Picnic Tables

Heads Up:

• Be careful of kitesurfers while swimming
• No restaurants nor hotels on the beach
• Not all street parking spots are free you will still be required you to pay on some

Harbor Beach in Oceanside

One of my favorite places to go during summertime was Harbor Beach in Oceanside.

My parents would pack sandwiches and during the evenings we would have beach bonfires at night.

This beach also has picnic tables.

Nearby the Harbor Beach is Oceanside Harbor Village.

A plaza that has places to eat and a few shops.

We put together a guide of Oceanside Harbor Village on what to expect.

A perfect place to grab some ice cream or grab a bite to eat with the family.

Walk along the coastline of Oceanside Harbor and you will come across Oceanside Pier. 

Here you will find:

• Volleyball nets
• Restrooms/Showers
• Fire Pits
• Picnic Tables

Heads Up:

• Parking at Oceanside Harbor Village offers – 2 free hours
• Lifeguards are present most hours
• Free Parking can be found near Oceanside Harbor Village
• Presence of homeless people roam around Oceanside Pier 

Mission Beach

There’s a lot to see and do in Mission Beach.

This beach attracts many families due to Belmont Park, an amusement park right next to the beach. 

The Giant Dipper Roller Coaster offers a spectacular ocean view from above.

Capture a glimpse of the blue mysterious endless waves from afar. 

Other activities you can do as a family here are riding bumper cars, mini-golfing, or even playing laser tag.

There are a few restaurants here like the Beach House, but overall you will find mostly grab-and-go venues from hamburgers, pizza, and tacos to name a few.

Entrance to this amusement park is free, however, for the rides, you must pay.

You can purchase tickets or get an annual pass.  

Here you will find:

• Belmont Park
• Restrooms/Showers
• Vendors selling food and merchandise 
• Picnic Tables

Besides Belmont Park, Mission Beach offers picnic tables and volleyball nets.

There are a few grills located near the picnic tables.

There’s a boardwalk where you will find people riding bikes, skateboarding, or even jogging. 

If you take the boardwalk all the way you will end up in Pacific Beach.

However, we don’t recommend heading to Pacific Beach as a family at night. 

This beach has a lot of bars and many young college students roam this place, especially on weekend nights.

It’s common to see intoxicated and homeless people here. 

Heads Up:

• Free parking on Belmont Park is very limited!
• Most attendees you will see are families with teenagers – not a lot of options for babies or young children 
• Very noisy place! You have a mixture of locals and tourists on the weekends. 
• Super busy during weekends and summers – expect to walk far if arriving by 9am

Silverstrand Beach in Oxnard

If you’re looking for a secluded quieter place then look no further with Silverstrand Beach in Oxnard.

It offers miles of fine-grained orange sand.

There are a few restrooms and showers here and lifeguards are present during summertime only here.

Surrounding this place is a lot of residential housing.

You will notice people surfing, boogie boarding, and kayaking.

The presence of marine wildlife can be seen here as well.

Often dolphins and harbor seals roam around. 

Dogs on leash are welcomed, but not during the hours of 9 am to 5 pm.

This is a perfect place to have a picnic with the family while enjoying the blue ocean waves.

Don’t forget to bring a beach umbrella! 

Here you will find:

• Restrooms/Showers
• LIfeguards only during summer and from September to May
• Marine Wildlife – jellyfish and dolphins
• Residental Homes

Heads Up:

• Surfers and kayakers present
• Free Parking is limited – Can be found on San Nicholas Road – be prepared to park on street in case full
• No restaurants/bars on beach – but within walking distance is a seafood place called Quincy Street and Pete’s Mexican food

Doheny State Beach

 Doheny State Beach attracts many visitors yearly for its surfing, camping, and marine wildlife.

The beach is named after Edward L. Doheny. 

An American wealthy businessman who had risen to fame and fortune for owning the first oil wells in the Los Angeles region. He would go on to donate several beach acres before his death. 

This beach has a campground, and you will spot many families here riding bikes on the beach or having a picnic.

There are showers, restrooms, and picnic tables. 

It’s a go-to destination for surfers as well due to its waves.

Hungry?

Well, there’s a small concession stand that offers ice cream and grab-to-go snacks.

Sometimes they run out of stock on certain things since it’s a small concession stand. 

Here you will find:

• Restrooms/Showers
• Bike Rentals – For the family
• Volleyball nets
• Campground
• Park with picnic tables

Heads Up:

• Surfers – but they are surfing in designated section
• Park entrance fee – be prepared to pay $15 per vehicle like most beaches
• Campsites range anywhere from $40-$60 a night 

Santa Monica State Beach

If you are visiting the Los Angeles area you can’t miss checking out Santa Monica State Beach.

This beach is a well-known popular destination amongst families and locals. 

**The downfall of this place is that it’s always crowded, but this shouldn’t detour you if you get a chance to just visit for once! 

This beach has an amusement park, restaurants, an aquarium as well as a pier.

It’s a perfect place to participate in activities with the kids here.

If you have little ones, however, then we recommend heading over to the North Beach Playground at 810 CA-1, Santa Monica, CA 90403.

This playground offers swings along with climbing ropes. 

Here you will find:

• Amusement Park
• Pier
• Aquarium
• Lifeguards

Heads Up:

• Popular – expect lots of crowds 
• Park entrance fee pricer than other beaches Parking Structures 1 – 8 and Ken Edwards Center costs $20 day 
• Homeless people present on some parts

Treasure Island Beach

Not to be confused with Treasure Island in Florida, this beach is a perfect getaway relaxing place to spend time with the family. 

Treasure Island is one of our best beaches in California for families worth visiting for its beauty and tranquility.

Access to Treasure Island Beach is by taking the ramp that leads you into the beach.

This beach has a few rocky shorelines and when the tide gets low you can spot colorful marine wildlife.

**Please, remember that marine species are becoming endangered due to human interference.

Don’t take anything from the tide pools.

It destroys marine habitats. 

This is a great opportunity for kids to explore these tide pools, but also help them understand the importance of protecting them. 

Snorkeling seems to be another popular activity around here.

You will notice many people swimming here looking underwater.

You’ll also notice a resort overlooking the beach here.

The Montage Laguna Beach Resort is a luxury hotel that offers fine dining and spectacular ocean views.

Anyone can make reservations here, but starting costs start in the thousands.

Here you will find:

• Tidepools – Sometimes closed due to rip tides
• Marine Wildlife
• Rocky shorelines
• Rip tides are present at times – check weather before coming
• Lifeguards present 

Heads Up:

• Parking called Lot 8 near beach can be found on Wesley Drive and Coast Highway – Only 39 spots counted – HORRIBLE to find anything after 10am on weekends, holidays, summers! 3 hr limit on Lot 8 max.
• Metered street parking found along Coast Highway –best option
• Head up Wesley Drive and you will find a park called Frederick M. Lang (small park with restrooms and swings) which has a parking Lot 9. It offers a 3 hr limit max. 
• Montage Laguna Beach Resort prices a night range starting $1,300/night
• Lifeguards are now onsite 365 days

Redondo Beach

Where is Redondo Beach? 

If you’re in the Los Angeles area, take a break from the city and escape with the family to the coast.

Redondo Beach makes our list of best beaches in California for families worth visiting due to its many attractions. 

Enjoy the blue flowing ocean waves as you soak up the sun on the fine-grained brown sand.

Don’t forget to bring a volleyball for this beach has volleyball nets, a perfect way to spend time as a family while having a bit of competition. 

After soaking in the sun head on over to the Redondo Beach Pier.

The Redondo Beach Pier is known for its horseshoe-shaped shape. 

The pier offers shopping, places to eat, and live entertainment.

Unfortunately, during COVID many shops including what used to be an arcade here shut down their doors (As of the 2021 Year).

Nearby the pier you can rent bikes as well as whale watching and kayaking tours.

Parking actually isn’t bad here, unlike other beach parking lots. 

There are several places you can park here.

The 100 West Torrance Boulevard Parking Lot starting cost is $2 per hour.

Metered parking is present along North Harbor Drive as well as George Freeth Way. 

Here you will find:

• Volleyball nets
• Restrooms/showers
• Lifeguards
• Pier

Heads Up:

• Parking has several options – starting fee $2 per hour – take time to arrive early 
• Not all shops are opened – still due to COVID restrictions (2021) some businesses have limited capacity

Main Beach Park

Not Amelia Island, Florida Main Beach Park we are talking about here although both beaches share similar amenities and are family-friendly.

Rather here we are talking about Main Beach Park in Laguna, California. 

This is one of the best beaches in California for families worth visiting.

When you first spot Main Beach Park you will notice the gigantic and omnipresent palm trees that sway with the breeze of the ocean.

As you walk down the boardwalk a few rocky shorelines and brown sand surround the area. 

There are basketball courts as well as volleyball nets on the beach. For those parents who have little ones, there is a playground here.

Perfect for letting your little ones be active while making new friends on the playground.

Enjoy the afternoon as a family by relaxing and having a picnic here.

There are picnic tables as well as benches for your convenience.

If you have dogs there are a few restrictions.

Dogs aren’t allowed from 9 am-6 pm during the summer season.

Starting from June 15th to September 10th. 

Here you will find:

• Volleyball nets/Basketball courts
• Restrooms/showers
• Lifeguards
• Playground

Heads Up:

Parking meters are everywhere! Maximum limit is 3 hours most meters offer starting $2 per hour prices. 

Sometimes there is a presence of seaweed washed on beach

This beach has many tide pools. However, be careful when exploring because the rocks are slippery and sharp.

** Remember don’t take anything from the tide pools. Don’t destroy the habit, protect what’s left of the ocean that hasn’t had human interference. 

Seal Beach

Seal Beach is a relaxing place to visit for those families wanting to escape the big city beaches. 

This beach offers a lot of family-friendly activities.

For instance, the beach has a playground.

Kids can swing and go down the slides here. 

It’s not a big playground but does offer a place for your little ones to get some playtime in. 

Check out the Seal Beach Pier here.

Grab some ice cream and then head on over.

Seal Beach Pier is considered the second-longest wooden pier in California.

So, how long is the Seal Beach Pier?

It is approximately 1,835 feet long. 

On the pier, you will spot a statue of a sea lion called Slick.

Slick serves as a memory of what once contained playful, sea lions along this coastline.

Though they don’t exist anymore, their reminder lingers here. 

Here you will find:

• Pier
• Restrooms/showers
• Lifeguards
• Playground
• Trash bins located on boardwalk to beach entrance

Heads Up:

• Parking meters are can be found right on Ocean Avenue near the Pier
• Paid parking is from 6am-10pm daily expect cost of $15-$20
• There is a parking lot on 1st Street and Ocean Avenue
• In between 10th-14th Street is plenty of street parking for free – but recommended to get early to beat other tourists! – Early bird gets the worm! :p

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Located in the Northern California region near San Jose is Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

This makes our list of the best beaches in California for families.

This beach is famous for having an amusement park and wharf. 

This amusement park is considered the oldest in California.

This amusement park offers many different rides and attractions for the family. 

As a family, you mini-golf here, try the casino arcade, play laser tag, and even go bowling. 

There are several different food venues here if you’re getting hungry.

From Pizza Now! to Surf City Grill which carries hamburgers and hot dogs.

Don’t forget to save room for dessert!

Grab some ice cream at the Carousel Cones that features homemade waffles and chocolate-dipped bananas.

If you’re looking for souvenirs then head on over to Santa Cruz Wharf.

From the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, it is a 15-minute walk to this pier.

The pier carries features shops for those shopper lovers along with restaurants to grab a bite to eat.

You will find many families relaxing on the beach and kids playing in the sand, and there are plenty of lifeguards present. 

Here you will find:

• Santa Cruz Wharf 
• Amusement Park
• Restrooms/Lifeguards

Heads Up:

• Super crowded during weekends and summertimes – be prepared if coming these times
• Residents and non-residents can park on Santa Cruz Wharf – expect $20 all day parking for residents and $25 non-residents 
• Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk offers parking across the street expect $15 all day 

Aliso Beach Park

Most families that come to this beach seem to have teenagers.

You spot mostly teens.

However, if you do have little ones this beach can also be suited for them. 

There is a small playground located on this beach.

It offers slides and has a swingset.

This beach is often a popular destination for skimboarding. 

For those that don’t know what it is, Wikipedia has a great definition of what it is: 

“Skimboarding or skimming is a boardsport in which a skimboard (much like a surfboard but smaller and without fins) is used to glide across the water’s surface to meet an incoming breaking wave, and ride it back to shore….”

Source: Wikipedia

There are no food/bar places here, nor hotels.

The beach has a presence of rocky shorelines.

Which is perfect for tide pooling with the kids. 

However, sometimes tide pooling is closed to the public due to weather conditions.

Beware rip tides can be present. 

The nice thing about this beach is parking is more available than others.

There is a parking meter lot right in front of the beach when you pull in. 

However, if that lot is full there is another lot across Coast Highway.

You can take the underground tunnel to access it.

Connects you to the parking lot and beach.

Here you will find:

• Lifeguards
• Rocky Shorelines
• Playground
• Ride Tides 
• Tide Pools

Heads Up:

• Parking lot meter – usually starting $1 per hour
• Tide Pools at times closed due to weather
• Teenagers usually skimboarding 
• People jogging, walking, or running along the walkway – parking lot on beach

Crissy Field East Beach

If you are in the San Francisco area and get the chance head on over to Crissy Field East Beach.

This makes our list of best beaches in California for families for several reasons. 

First off, enjoy a lovely picnic with the family here as you view the breathtaking scenic views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz.

Later on, head over to the beach.

This beach is a perfect place for surfing, kayaking, and flying kites on the beach. 

Waves can be strong at times – there are lifeguards present, but highly recommend the kids to explore the Crissy Lagoon. 

You can spot people jogging, running, and walking along the coastline.

There is a small bookstore called Warming Hut Bookstore and Cafe near the small fishing pier. 

Perfect place for grabbing a pastry and book then heading out to the sand to read. 

Here you will find:

• Surfers/Kite Surfers
• Chrissy Lagoon
• Picnic Tables
• Restrooms
• Warming Hut Bookstore and Cafe
• Small Fishing Pier

Heads Up:

• Chilly Days – bring jacket or long sleeved
• Strong Winds – sometimes not safe to swim
• Parking can be found in Crissy Beach Parking Lot right on beach – Jauss Street and Javowitz Street – Fills up quickly
• Hamilton St. Parking offers parking as well – 23 minute walk from Crissy Beach Parking Lot -located near Warming Hut Bookstore and Cafe
• Other parking spots include the Welcome Center Visitors’ Lot

San Buenaventura State Beach

There’s a lot to see and do in San Buenaventura State Beach.

For those families visiting it’s a perfect beach for the kids. 

The tides here are usually low so it’s safe for kids to go swimming in the water.

In addition, you will see many lifeguards present. 

There is a grassy picnic area that offers picnic tables and grills.

You can find restrooms and showers here as well. 

Wheel Fun Rentals offers bike rentals here in San Buenaventura State Beach.

We highly recommend renting bikes as a family and biking on the trails here. 

If you take the paved biking trail it leads you to the Ventura Pier. 

The Ventura Pier has restrooms at the front of the pier.

Along with a Beach House Fish that offers sandwiches, fish and chips, and tacos. 

You can order takeout or dine in.

The Ventura Pier is a perfect place to watch the ocean views and on a nice clear day, you can spot the Channel Islands. 

Just beware while you’re walking here of the people fishing here.

On the right side of the pier, you will spot a small playground.

That has a few swings for kids to play in. 

Here you will find:

• Picnic Tables/Grills
• Restrooms/Showers
• Bike Rentals/ Snack Concession
• Pier
• Lifeguards

Heads Up:

• Rocks – on water shoreline as well as rocks scattered
• People biking/jogging/walking on bike paved trail
• Dogs are allowed in leashes on biking paved trail
• Ventura Pier – People Fishing
• Free Street Parking can be found in Pierpont Blvd and San Pedro
• San Buenaventura State Beach requires $10 entrance fee

Will Rogers State Beach

Will Rogers State Beach makes our list of best beaches in California for families worth visiting.

The beach is named after Hollywood movie star Will Rogers.

He had owned many acres of the coast here.

His wife later would donate the land to the State of California.

This beach is spacious offering a lot of space for those looking to stay away from crowds.

This beach has volley nets and picnic tables.

You’ll notice many kids digging in the sand and building sandcastles.

It’s a safe place for children to swim due to low tides, but there are many lifeguards present during the day as well. 

This beach also has a playground for kids.

On weekends there are several vendors selling drinks and snacks. 

Will Rogers State Beach has a State Historic Park as well.

Which offers hikes and tours of the Ranch House that once belonged to Will Rogers.

Dogs are allowed at the Will Rogers State Historic Park, but not at the beach. 

Here you will find:

• Volleyball Nets
• Restrooms/Showers
• Playground
• Picnic Tables
• Lifeguards

Heads Up:

• Street parking is often free
• No dogs allowed on the beach, but in Will Rogers State Historic Park you can
• If you have the California Explorer Annual Pass – This beach does not participate in accepting this pass. 
• Will Rogers State Beach entrance fee costs $12
• There is a Parking Lot in: 15800 Pacific Coast Hwy as well as on the Will Rogers State Historic Park

Conclusion

These are 21 of our best beaches in California for families worth visiting.

These beaches offer family-friendly amenities.

From playgrounds to amusement parks to name a few. Enjoy relaxing in sun with the family at these beaches.

If you and your family are visiting California for the first time we just want to give you a heads up about the ocean temperatures in the California.

Unlike, Florida beaches summertime ocean temperatures in California are colder.

So, it’s not a bad idea for kids to wear rashguards for extra warmth protection in the water.

These were our best beaches in California for families worth visiting, but let us know in the comments below what are some of your favorite.

Until next time, safe beach travels.