Which beach is the cleanest in California?

Malibu, Laguna, Crystal Cove, Doheny Beach, Carlsbad, and Pismo Beach are the cleanest beaches in California.



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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.

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This includes Topanga Canyon beach in Malibu, Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach, Mother's Beach in Marina Del Rey, and Santa Monica Pier.

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The best beaches in the world
  • Baia do Sancho, Fernando de Noronha, Brazil. ...
  • Grace Bay, Providenciales, Caribbean. ...
  • Rabbit Beach, Lampedusa, Italy. ...
  • Playa Paraiso Beach, Cayo Largo, Caribbean. ...
  • Playa de Ses Illetes, Formentera, Spain. ...
  • Anse Lazio, Praslin Island, Seychelles. ...
  • White Beach, Boracay, Philippines.


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Malibu, Laguna, Crystal Cove, Doheny Beach, Carlsbad, and Pismo Beach are the cleanest beaches in California.

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These were the dirtiest beaches in California in 2022:
  • Santa Monica Pier (Los Angeles County)
  • Linda Mar Beach (San Mateo County)
  • Marlin Park (San Mateo County)
  • Erckenbrack Park (San Mateo County)
  • Tijuana River Mouth (San Diego County)
  • Pillar Point Harbor at Capistrano Avenue (San Mateo County)


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The bluest water in California, at La Jolla Cove, ranks fifth nationally.

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10 Perfect White Sand Beaches In California To Add to Your Bucket List
  1. 1 Zuma Beach, Malibu.
  2. 2 Coronado Central Beach, San Diego. ...
  3. 3 El Matador State Beach, Malibu. ...
  4. 4 Little Treasure Cove Beach, Newport Coast. ...
  5. 5 Main Beach Park, Laguna Beach. ...
  6. 6 Santa Monica Beach, Downtown Los Angeles. ...
  7. 7 Venice Beach Boardwalk, Los Angeles. ...


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The cleanest beaches in Los Angeles are:
  • Manhattan Beach.
  • Venice Beach.
  • Santa Monica Bay Beach.
  • Zuma Beach.


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The Gulf Coast topped the charts with 84% of its beaches experiencing unsafe contamination at least once, while Alaska and Hawaii fared better with only 24% of their beaches affected. Credit: Environment America.

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If you're short on time, here's a quick answer to your question: Hawaii offers a more laid-back, island vibe with pristine beaches and a lower cost of living, while California boasts diverse cities, a thriving job market, and excellent entertainment/culture.

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