With over 120 kilometers (75 miles) of coastline and over 100 beaches, Los Angeles is the perfect place to get your toes wet. The city features plenty of island, coastal, and inland swimming spots.
The bluest water in California, at La Jolla Cove, ranks fifth nationally. Lake Tahoe, known for its crystal-clear, light-blue hues — and bumper stickers urging people to keep it that way — comes in at No. 19.
Pfeiffer Beach, Monterey County, CaliforniaTechnically, Pfeiffer Beach along California's Central Coast is more purple than pink. Thank the manganese garnet from nearby mountains for adding the tint of color to the sand. However, when the sunset is just right, the beach exhibits a pinkish glow.