What is the warmest beach on the West Coast?

Warmest Ocean Water For the warmest ocean swim off the west coast of the United States, your best chances are Newport Beach in early August or at Avalon on Santa Catalina Island in mid to late August. At both places, the Pacific Ocean temperature peaks at 70 degrees F (21 °C).



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For the warmest ocean swim off the west coast of the United States, your best chances are Newport Beach in early August or at Avalon on Santa Catalina Island in mid to late August. At both places, the Pacific Ocean temperature peaks at 70 degrees F (21 °C).

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Makunufushi Island, Maldives The Maldives doesn't have a swimming season because the water is always warm enough (82 to 86 degrees) to dive right in and splash around. There are tons of gorgeous beaches, but we're partial to the private island of Makunufushi.

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Warmest Destinations in March in the US
  • 81°F – Honolulu, Oahu || Yuma, Arizona.
  • 80°F – Miami, Florida || Palm Springs, California.
  • 79°F – Hilo, Hawaii Big Island.
  • 78°F – Key West, Florida || Anza Borrego, California || Phoenix, Arizona.
  • 77°F – Orlando, Florida.
  • 76°F – Corpus Christi, Texas.
  • 75°F – Daytona Beach, Florida.


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Anaheim. Anaheim, home of Disneyland Resort and Knotts Berry Farm, is one of the two warmest places in California in December–the other being Palm Springs. December is the first winter month in Anaheim, with daily high temperatures ranging between 67°F to 69°F.

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But on that same beach, it's not uncommon to see kids shivering as they run out of the water, or a surfer wearing a partial wetsuit as they jog out for a session. California's ocean water is pretty cold, even in the summer, and it often catches visitors off-guard.

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San Francisco is surrounded by water, but the area isn't known for warm beaches where you can soak in the sun all summer long. But there are still pockets of sandy coves and coastal areas where you can find warm beaches near San Francisco.

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