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Best Beaches for Avoiding Tourist Crowds in SoCal?

Zoe Palmero 11/04/2026 1:57am

Just got back from an amazing beach day in Laguna Niguel and I'm still thinking about it. If you're looking for a crowd-free beach experience in SoCal, I highly recommend checking out Aliso Beach or Doheny State Beach. Both spots have beautiful waves, plenty of parking, and are usually pretty deserted. Anyone else have a favorite hidden beach in the area?

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