Singers and scribes have waxed poetic for decades about the best beaches in California—here, find our favorites.

Crystal Cove State Park is open from 6 a.m. to sunset and has no entry ... 3 miles northwest of the center of Laguna Beach. For more information, visit the California State Parks website.

A trip to California isn't complete without a hike, and in Laguna Beach, visitors can take advantage ... The park is open from 7 a.m. to sunset but the parking lot hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m ...