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SANDCASTLES OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

JOURNEY OF 101 BEACHES

Proud to be a Northern Californian, it has become my mission to discover, test, and compare the sand of every public beach in our area. It turns out there are 101 beaches that are within 1-1/2 hours of my home in Oakland, CA (between Bodega Bay and Capitola). This Google Maps list above is a record of all the beaches I have been on. I am almost done!

 

A short list of our best beaches:

• Bodega Cove Beach, Bodega Bay

• Stinson Beach, Marin

 • Aquatic Park, SF

• Ano Nuevo SP, Pescadero

• Santa Cruz Boardwalk Beach, Santa Cruz​

• New Brighton State Beach, Capitola

AWARDS

2024

2nd Place "Sour Grapes Award" - Carmel Sandcastle Contest

People's Choice Award – Drake's Beach Sand Sculpture Contest

1st Place, Solo Adult – Alameda Sandcastle Contest

2023

Best In Theme - Carmel Sandcastle Contest

2022

Best In Theme - Carmel Sandcastle Contest

2nd Place, One Adult/One Child - Capitola Sandcastle Contest

2021

1st Place, One Adult/One Child – Capitola Sandcastle Contest

2nd Place, Adult – Drake's Beach Sand Sculpture Contest

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