San Luis Lighthouse Beach

Not much in the way of structured play equipment here, but honestly that’s kind of the point. Kids end up doing what kids do best — climbing rocks, chasing waves, and digging around in the sand for hours. It’s a solid stretch of Central Coast shoreline with the lighthouse as a backdrop, which makes it feel a little more special than your average beach day. Bring layers because the marine layer rolls in fast, and the wind off the Pacific doesn’t mess around.