La Jolla Shores no. 8 beach in Ca., according to USA Today

USA Today has named La Jolla Shores the no. 8 beach in California, according to the outlet’s May 29 “10Best” list.

The Shores ranked highly for its “picturesque mile-long stretch of sand that sets the scene for relaxation and plenty of activities,” USA Today wrote, adding The Shores “is a highlight of the San Diego area” and a “beloved destination” for locals and tourists.

A panel of experts nominated their best beach picks; readers then voted in their favorites. 

Two other San Diego-area beaches made the top ten. Here are the hottest spots for beach going:

1. ‘Olol’koy Beach Park, formerly Oxnard Beach Park, Oxnard

Photo via Visit Oxnard

2. Pismo Beach, Pismo Beach

Photo via Experience Pismo Beach

3. Harbor Beach, Oceanside

Photo via Visit Oceanside

4. Huntington State Beach, Huntington Beach

Photo via Surf City USA

5. Coronado Beach, Coronado

Photo by Manuel Weber/Unsplash

6. Santa Monica State Beach, Santa Monica

Photo via City of Santa Monica

7. Butterfly Beach, Montecito

Photo via Visit Santa Barbara

8. La Jolla Shores Beach, La Jolla

La Jolla Shores, La Jolla. Photo via lajolla.ca

9. Main Beach, Laguna Beach

Photo by Starboard Creek/Unsplash

10. Crissy Beach, San Francisco

Photo via Presidio Trust

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Elisabeth Frausto

Elisabeth Frausto has been reporting on and writing about La Jolla since 2019. With dozens of local and state journalism awards to her name, Elisabeth knows the industry as well as she knows her community. When she’s not covering all things 92037, you’ll find her with coffee in hand staring at the sea.

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