Singers and scribes have waxed poetic for decades about the best beaches in California, in love with the wild coastlines, endless sky, and ever-present sunshine. As any self-professed beach aficionado knows, salty air is medicine for the soul—but in case you need yet another reason to pack your bags and break out your new shades, we’ve got just the thing. From scraggy shores beyond the Golden Gate to miles-long coastline in Los Angeles County to the bohemian charm of Laguna, this list of the best beaches in California might just convince you that the West Coast really is the best one, indeed. (Though the list is by no means exhaustive—California boasts over 400 coastal beaches, after all.)…