1. Travel

California Coast Photos

Pictures of cities, towns and beaches along the California coast.

California Coast Satellite Photos

Monterey, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo satellite.

California Lighthouses

Adorning the California coast.

Big Sur

A photo tour of Big Sur from Sobaranes Point's golden wildflowers to Pfeiffer Beach's purple sand.

Catalina Island

Avalon, interior, Casino, underwater

Channel Islands

California's Galapagos

Mendocino

Dramatic sea stacks, lighthouses and cute little towns.

Monterey and Carmel Photos

Fisherman's Wharf, Cannery Row, Pacific Grove, Point Lobos and Carmel Mission.

Morro Bay, Cayucos and Cambria

Tour three charming coastal towns just south of Hearst Castle

Elephant Seals at Piedras Blancas

Bellowing males, beaches full of them and the cutest babies you can imagine.

Pismo Beach

It's one of the most California of all the state's beach towns.

Point Lobos

Natural beauty just south of Monterey.

Point Reyes

Scenic lighthouse, beaches, waves, tule elk.

Santa Barbara

Mediterranean-style coastal town. Ocean views, Spanish architecture, boats in the marina.

Santa Barbara Beaches

Best beaches for walking, volleyball, surfing.

Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz's oceanside boardwalk amusement park, beaches and attractions.

Discuss in my forum

©2012 About.com. All rights reserved.

A part of The New York Times Company.