Catch a sunset at Sunset Cliffs. A sunset in Southern California ... Ride the Ferris wheel on Santa Monica Pier. On the iconic Santa Monica pier you’ll find an amusement park, many dining ...

The small beach, tucked between sandstone cliffs, is where surfers ... Outside of the San Diego area, Santa Monica is the only other beach in California to earn a spot on the list at No. 18.

It's "a scenic beach where blue-green waters meet dramatic cliffs," according to the site. "It's a popular surfing spot and home to seals, sea lions, and tide pools." Santa Monica State Beach ...