Santa Monica State Beach, the only other California site in the top 10, was noted for its boardwalk and surfing opportunities ...

La Jolla Cove, best known by locals and visitors for its sandstone cliffs, clear waters and omnipresent sea lions, has nabbed the No. 1 spot in Tripadvisor’s annual ranking of the best beaches in the ...

The Best of the Best Award is the highest honor given, with the winners being in the top 1% of listings on TripAdvisor. For ...

A San Diego-area hot spot for catching rays and waves has been named the best beach in America, as well one of the tops across the global. Travel site TripAdvisor named La Jolla Cove the No. 1 beach ...

TripAdvisor users ranked La Jolla Cove the best beach in America, edging out rivals and landing seventh best in the world.

A scenic California cove, commonly known for its surfer culture and the sea lions sunning on its shores, has risen to the top of Tripadvisor’s list of best beaches in 2026. La Jolla Cove, located in ...