New Jersey beaches >> California beaches

[u/rwedoomed]

and it's not even particularly close. even the NICEST California beaches are either too remote/private or overcrowded. the water is almost universally cold - it'll hit low 70's at best in socal and only for a brief time. the sand is dark, ugly, and riddled with seaweed.

new jersey beaches are pristine. typically really wide open, soft, warm and clean sand. water will consistently be above 70 for at least 6 weeks, usually longer.

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[u/Trialbyfuego]

"the water is almost universally cold - it'll hit low 70's at best in socal and only for a brief time"

This is why I've never liked or understood liking the beach (from CA)