5 Cleanest Beaches in California

Laguna Beach

This beach is the pinnacle of cleanliness. The sand is white, smooth and kept free of trash and debris. Laguna beach also has several isolated coves that provide that perfect romantic setting.

Del Mar Beach

Located not too far north from the always crowded Mission Beach in San Diego, Del Mar Beach offers a tranquil experience that is bound to capture your heart.

Zuma Beach

Zuma is a beach-lover's paradise. Boasting some of the cleanest waters in the entire state, Zuma awes its visitors with spectacular views, calm seas and sparkling sand.

Paradise Cove Beach

Paradise Cove Beach is a small, privately owned beach just north of Malibu. The beach is always in pristine condition, largely due to the fact that crowds are discouraged by an entrance fee.

San Clemente State Beach

While San Clemente Beach seems a little generic at first glance, once you've spent the day there, you'll never want to leave. Squished between the Pacific and the mountains, San Clemente is as beautiful as it is clean.