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14 Beautiful Beach Towns in Southern California!

Hello, this is YUKA from the SoCalization marketing department. Recently, various problems are happening in Japan and abroad, and every time you hear the news every day, you may often feel negative feelings like "again...". I actually live in California, and I feel the changes in the price hike on a daily basis, and to be honest, my worries and anxieties are increasing. but! This isn't going to last forever! Let's all do our best and get over it. Fine! ”Everything happens for a reason” - "Everything happens for a reason." No ocean, no California. (Exaggeration!?) This time, I'm going to dig deeper into the beaches of Southern California!

La Jolla

La Jolla is San Diego's leading beach town. La Jolla Village, located about 20 minutes by car from downtown San Diego, is a town where luxury hotels on the waterfront can be explored on foot. There are romantic restaurants and bars, as well as a family-friendly aquarium.

Speaking of La Jolla, it is also known as a habitat for wild seals, and it is possible to take pictures with seals near La Jolla Cove! In addition, chic boutiques and stylish restaurants are lined up, and you can enjoy a relaxed and casual atmosphere. As someone who lives in San Diego, when I hear someone say "I'm from La Jolla", I feel like (oh... celebrity...). (laughs) In fact, La Jolla people are famous for writing their addresses as La Jolla instead of San Diego, so it's a very upscale and exclusive area.

By the way, Pacific Beach, where the craft beer Pizza Port Brewery is located, is next to La Jolla!

newport beach

Newport Beach in Orange County, California. Orange County (Orange County) is a region located between Los Angeles and San Diego. Like La Jolla, this is also a luxury resort area. Newport Beach is complete with bonfires, volleyball nets, and grassy soccer and picnic areas right next to the ocean, so you can spend the day at the beach.

You can also rollerskate along the beach promenade that leads to Huntington Beach and watch fishermen fishing at night. If you'd rather spend the day shopping than lounging on Newport's beaches, Fashion Island is the largest shopping mall in Southern California!

huntington beach

Huntington Beach is a famous beach in Southern California, but compared to other beaches, it is less crowded and easier to spend time. Glistening with golden sands, it is a hot spot for water sports. Huntington Beach is lined with bars and clubs, making it a popular area for young people looking for nightlife. Also, the US Open of surfing is held every year, so I think going to see the tournament is another way to enjoy it.

santa barbara

Home to UCSB (University of California, Santa Barbara), Santa Barbara is not only known as a college town, but also has some of the best wave breaks for surfers. Go on outdoor adventures, relax on the beach, enjoy a fascinating arts culture and sample local food and wine.

Learn about local history and culture at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. History buffs should also check out the Old Santa Barbara Mission, built in 1786!

Santa Barbara is of course famous for its wine production. Click here for Santa Barbara wines handled by SoCalization.

laguna beach

Located about an hour outside of Los Angeles, Laguna Beach is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. In the summer, an event called Sawdust Art Festival is held with the participation of local artists, which is definitely a great opportunity to learn about local culture! It is also an area lined with high-end restaurants, and many people seem to visit them just for them.

venice beach

Even if you've never been to Southern California, you've probably heard of Venice Beach. Known as an entertainment mecca located in the suburbs of Los Angeles. The beach has a skate park and an outdoor gym, creating an American atmosphere. You can also take the boardwalk from downtown Venice to the Santa Monica Pier and back.

San Clemente

Located on the Pacific Coast Highway, San Clemente offers beaches, coastal hiking and biking. San Clemente is also known as the 'Spanish village by the sea', with its beautiful old colonial-style architecture and the blue sky and glittering sea creating a spectacular landscape. The San Clemente Pier is the number one tourist destination, and the nearby seafood restaurant is a great place to eat fresh oysters or enjoy a wild fish dinner.

moonstone beach

This moonstone beach cove is a unique beach that you can't see anywhere else! This beach cove is famous for its large number of trees, which stretch for a whopping 1 mile. You can see beautiful scenery that can only be seen here, which has never existed before. In addition, there are various accommodation options when visiting here. You can rent a tent and camp on the beach, rent an RV, or stay in a beach house or hotel right next to the beach! You can definitely find a way to visit here that suits your purpose.

This moonstone beach offers a wide range of activities such as boat rides, surfing, jet skiing, etc. Ideally, you can enjoy these water sports until noon, then relax on the beach and watch the sunset in the evening. ...! !

crystal cove

Crystal Cove Beach is characterized by expanses of land, plus 2,400 acres of expansive land along the nearby beach, where you can enjoy a wide variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, biking and horseback riding. You can do it! Furthermore, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is the best facility for camping in San Diego, so it is a treasure trove of activities other than the beach that will not get bored!

Of course, you can also enjoy yourself on this beach. After all, it has the most ideal and optimal conditions for scuba diving and surfing!

It seems that you won't get bored when you visit near Crystal Cove.

Carpinteria City Beach

This Carpinteria City Beach has many mansions and rental housing such as Airbnb on the beach side, and it is the perfect beach to relax while watching the scenery such as this sunset.

There are also beach volleyball courts, tables and campgrounds where you can enjoy picnics and BBQs. It is also a recommended point of this beach that you can see rare flowers and wild birds in the nearby natural park!

Santa Catarina Island

Santa Catalina Island is the perfect place for a vacation. Accessible only by boat or ferry, this island allows you to enjoy a relaxing time on a beautiful island surrounded by the sea, far away from the city.

The island is about 22 miles (35 km) in length and offers a wide variety of activities such as scuba diving, gambling, parasailing, bar and restaurant tours and more. In addition, the streets are lined with Spanish-style buildings, and you can feel as if you are in the Mediterranean Sea. It seems that you can enjoy a very luxurious vacation.

dana point

The highlight of this Dana Point is whale watching! Dana Point is one of the most famous and popular whale watching spots along the Pacific Ocean.

There are more than 30 shops in the harbor of Dana Point, and there are wine tastings and about 20 restaurants spread out in front of the sea. At this restaurant, you can of course enjoy fresh seafood dishes!

Pismo Beach

Pismo Beach is known for its Paso Robles wine region and monarch butterfly sanctuary. This area can see hundreds of these monarch butterflies in a spectacular migration scene in winter.

Pismo Beach is also the perfect beach for an active day with a very luxurious golf course and an ATV across the sand.

You can enjoy premium outlets and high-class restaurants on the waterfront nearby, so you can spend a very fulfilling time.

Please check out the Paso Robles wine here !

Malibu

When we talk about SoCalization, we can't leave Malibu alone when talking about the beaches of Southern California!

Malibu is famous for its many celebrity mansions. The view from here is a great view of California's beach towns with Spanish-style buildings and the Santa Monica Mountains, which is also a superb view.

While in Malibu, relax on the beach or hike to the canyons and waterfalls of Santa Monica. This seaside town has an upscale feel and is a popular area for travelers looking for luxury.

Malibu is a place where you can never run out of things to do. When you visit Malibu Rocky Oaks brewery, you definitely want to taste it there! !

The wine that can be enjoyed at Malibu Rocky Oaks is one of the wines that we especially recommend at SoCalization!

Cabernet Reserve 2017

[To accompany memories such as BBQ on the beach in Japan! ]

How have you all been? !

Recently, the heat has been easing little by little, and I think it's the best season to go to the beach. We would be happy if we could help you finish this summer while watching the sunset with these beers in one hand.

After all, California is synonymous with beaches. Japan and California are connected across the Pacific Ocean.

We hope that you will feel the atmosphere of California in Japan through these products!