![]() One for good weather only because of the risk of rockfalls and landslides, the round-trip hike takes around six hours, or you can walk one way and catch the ferry back to Los Gigantes. Precariously pinned to a knife-edge hilltop and reached by a rollercoaster of a road, the tiny village of Masca is the starting point for a rugged, demanding and insanely beautiful trek down through the Barranco de Masca to the ocean. ![]() You have to earn Tenerife’s best beaches, and Playa de Masca is proof. There are amazing coastal hikes from Playa de Masca If you’d rather stay above water, you can get a closer look at these tremendous cliffs with Teno Activo, whose trips combine kayaking with dolphin and whale watching. Los Gigantes Diving Centre is a terrific port of call for PADI courses. These vertical walls of basalt rock on the west coast shoot up to 600m (1969ft) above the wave-ruffled ocean.īelow the water, it’s diving heaven, with caverns, grottoes and arches swirling with fish, anemones, moray eels, octopus, lobsters and stingrays. West coast Playa Los Guíos has a relaxed feel, calm water, plenty of shade in the morning, gorgeous sunsets and views out to La Gomera, but it’s the Acantilados de los Gigantes (Cliffs of the Giants) that will really grab you. The "Cliffs of the Giants" tower over Tenerife's Los Gigantes beach © CasarsaGuru / Getty Images Head to Los Gigantes for dramatic views and the best diving El Caracol is a mellow weekend hangout for mojitos, langostinos a la plancha (grilled langoustines) and salsa beats. Right on the doorstep of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, it’s always popular for its calm waters, relaxed vibe, seafood restaurants and chiringuitos (beach bars). Just don’t expect to have this playa to yourself. ![]() Easing into the Atlantic, these powder-soft sands were imported from the Sahara and had to be rigorously cleaned because of the red ants and scorpions that came along for the ride. ![]() When you first clap eyes on this great arc of golden sand and palm trees, you might think you’ve been teleported elsewhere – and it’s kind of true. Mile-long Playa Las Teresitas in Tenerife’s north is among the island’s loveliest beaches, with the rippling Anaga Mountains in the background and some impressive rock formations and grottoes just a bouncy rigid inflatable boat (RIB) ride away. Playa Las Teresitas is the best beach for soft sands and salsa So if you’re planning a California beach vacation, read on to learn all about Santa Cruz’s best beaches.Ready to start planning? Sign up for our weekly newsletter and get 20% off your next guidebook. Well-known for being home to one of the oldest oceanfront amusement parks in the world, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz beaches offer several unique attractions that can't be found anywhere else in the state. There’s a lot to love about the city of Santa Cruz, and it’s no surprise that this place really comes to life in the summer, attracting huge numbers of visitors from both the United States and abroad. ![]() It's a popular tourist destination, but still quieter and calmer than somewhere like San Francisco or Los Angeles, providing a nice balance of tranquility and convenience, with a lot of lovely beaches to explore and super amenities nearby. One of the best beach cities in California is Santa Cruz. The Golden State gets some super weather all through the year and is home to some of the most awe-inspiring beaches in the world, offering just the right conditions for a myriad of seafront activities like sunbathing, surfing, fishing, swimming, snorkeling, and water sports. The Atlantic Coast and Gulf of Mexico have their advantages, but there’s nowhere quite like the West Coast, especially California. ![]()
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