10 Most Romantic Beaches in California You Have to See

Carmel Beach

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El Matador Beach

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Pfeiffer Beach

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Point Dume State Beach

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Coronado Beach

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Crystal Cove State Park

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Pismo Beach

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Santa Monica Beach

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Manhattan Beach

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Zuma Beach

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