La Jolla Cove is widely known to have some of the clearest water anywhere. Water here tends to be warmer and clearer because of its protected cove, with underwater visibility extending up to 30 feet.
Only Point Loma Lighthouse in San Diego County and Bean Hollow State Beach in San Mateo County received the highest marks for water quality all year, the report said, having “zero bacterial exceedances all year under all conditions.”
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.
Malibu is an iconic destination with miles of beautiful coastline, accessible beaches, and hiking in the canyons of the Santa Monica Mountains. You can also enjoy a nice glass of California wine and great seafood with a priceless view…and the view on its own makes Malibu one of the most desirable places in the world.
The water temperature in the ocean in Los Angeles varies throughout the year, but generally, it is warm enough to swim from late spring to early fall. The warmest months are typically July, August, and September, when ocean temperatures can reach into the low 70s Fahrenheit (low 20s Celsius).