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Popular beaches often need massive parking lots -- this one is an easy drive from San Francisco.
Stinson Beach, CA (1987).
For many years access to this beach was blocked by private property and no-one could get to it, but now it is a state park.
Garrapata Beach, Garrapata SP, near Carmel Highlands, CA (1977).
Surfing has become a distinctive part of California culture.
Cayucos, CA (1984).
Storms bring out the surfers at the same time as the fishing boats run for port.
Point Piños, Pacific Grove, CA (1985).