12 Scenic Stops For Your End-of-Summer California Road Trip

You won't get any cliff-like scenery here, but the pier is the quintessential icon of California living. No matter the angle from which you view it, this photogenic beach town is just begging to be put on a postcard. Aside from being a major surfing destination, it also claims to be the surfing media capital of the world, so chances are your favorite surfing mag is published here.