Named for eye-catching gems dotting its sandy shores, Moonstone Beach is the perfect place for a sunny seaside stroll, with a 1-mile boardwalk stretching from end to end and breathtaking ocean vistas.

Up there, for sure: all Humboldt surfers flock to Trinidad given the right conditions, but you can always find your own bar south of Moonstone.

Moonstone Beach is one of the most stunning beaches in California and should, without a doubt, be on your list of things to ...