California is known worldwide ... Redwoods National Park — and therefore Enderts Beach — is in the spring or fall, as the summer can be crowded and trails may be closed due to wildfires ...

That means there's a stunning array of beach towns full of unique shops ... Why it's so great: One of the few old-school Southern California surf spots that hasn't been absorbed by the sprawl ...

America's best beaches are also perfect for summer adventure junkies, with top-tier surfing spots in California and plenty ... aren't you tired of vacationing at crowded beaches or overpriced ...