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Top Beaches Next to Southern California Homes

Prime beach season has arrived! Centrally located Southern California homes in Los Angeles and Orange County are near some of the top beaches found anywhere in the United States or the world. Orange County beaches span 42 miles of sparkling sand and pleasure-boat harbors, natural preserves and coves, tide pools and surf breaks – all teaming with an incredible marine-life ecosystem. California real estate in the LA coastal areas draws California dreamers from around the world.

Southern California homes – Hermosa Beach

Beach homes capture the imagination in Southern California. The ratings of beaches are based on what types of activities a person is interested in. Is it surfing, swimming, playing in the tide pools, boating? Some want to build sand castles or squish in the tide water, others grab surf boards or body surf along the Wedge on Balboa Peninsula. Many keep boats handy at Marina Del Rey or pickup fresh fish at the end of Newport Pier.

Beaches span an extended area from Seal Beach to San Clemente in Orange County. In the Los Angeles area, they reach north past Malibu. Each beach is unique. Santa Monica Beach spans miles. Malibu is known for excellent surfing. El Matador Beach 10 miles past Malibu and makes for an extraordinary outing. Then there is the Leo Carrillo State Beach 28 miles north of Santa Monica.

Trendy Hermosa Beach moves with the times and Venice Beach is the place to find interesting people and activities. Manhattan Beach is home to the “Beautiful People.” Southern California homes – from the elaborate to the historic cottage — nestle into to the wide selection.

Beaches in Orange County

Southern California homes – Laguna Beach

Seal Beach is a white sand beach with the children’s play area and grassy section. Huntington Beach is an 8 mile stretch near restaurants and shops. At the end of July, the US Open Surfing championship is held in Huntington Beach. Newport Beach is home to four distinct beach areas: Newport/Balboa Beach with their long piers and entertainment, Corona del Mar Beach, Little Corona Beach, and secluded Crystal Cove State Beach. Crystal Cove State Beach lies down a trail and below the cliffs. Hermosa Beach offers swimming, Powerball, volleyball, and surfing along its 1 ½ mile Strand. Charming Newport Beach features a wonderful wide stretch of rolling sand speckled with sunbathers.