Surrounded by hills and mountain ranges, Southern California is a paradise for hiking near the beach – and going to the beach in general. Here are some of the best beach hikes in SoCal.
This nature park runs from Torrey Pines Rd to the sea, and is full of amazing viewpoints and secluded entry points to the beach and headlands.
This beach boardwalk runs for 2 miles along San Clemente’s shores and train tracks. Experience views of the ocean for the entirety of this trail!
Santa Barbara is a gorgeous Southern Californian coastal city backed by mountains, so naturally it has TONS of beach hikes and trails to explore
This beautiful park has interesting Californian flowers, succulents, and other plants blossoming around trimmed grassy pastures that hug the bluffy coastline.
This State Park is blessed with DOZENS of miles of beautiful hiking and mountain biking trails, both right next to the sea and high above it.
This one doesn’t take you too close to the beach, but rather presents you with a gorgeous high-up view of the big blue horizon – or rather the entire Santa Monica Bay.
Point Mugu is the quintessential beach hike – beginning at the beach, summiting at a gorgeous viewpoint right above it where you can hear the waves, and then returning to it again