{"id":129303,"date":"2016-10-12T18:26:08","date_gmt":"2016-10-12T17:26:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/?p=119063"},"modified":"2019-10-21T20:20:45","modified_gmt":"2019-10-21T20:20:45","slug":"california-dreaming-winters-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/california-dreaming-winters-day\/","title":{"rendered":"California Dreaming On A Winter\u2019s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

California dreaming on a winter\u2019s day\u2026<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s been a while since we returned from LA, but we\u2019re still California dreaming here at 5 Star Wedding Directory. As the UK evenings draw in, we thought we\u2019d look back at some of our favourite beaches from our time away. If you\u2019re thinking of a honeymoon or destination wedding, here are our top picks \u2013 let us give you a taste of sun drenched paradise.<\/p>\n

Santa Monica Beach<\/h2>\n

Santa Monica beach seems to go on forever\u2026 At two miles, there\u2019s so much space \u2013 gorgeous for long strolls. Acres of white sand, heavenly azure sea and the pier for added entertainment! You can even get married right on the sand, an early morning or late evening ceremony would have the most stunning backdrop.<\/p>\n

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El Matador Beach<\/h2>\n

Nestled away 10 miles northwest of Malibu, this utterly romantic beach boasts rocky shores, impressive waves and some of the clearest water in LA. We think El Matador is the perfect spot to enjoy a sunset in one of its hidden coves. Take a bottle of champagne and watch the sun disappear over the horizon with your favourite person.<\/p>\n

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Venice Beach<\/h2>\n

We cannot write a piece on LA beaches without mentioning Venice. With its world famous Ocean Front Walk and Muscle Beach, the beauty of the actual beach itself can sometimes get forgotten! Take a bike ride along the bike path, enjoy people watching on the boardwalk, or just relax on the sand. Venice Beach is a hangout for the creative and artistic \u2013 so enjoy the colourful characters!<\/p>\n

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Manhattan Beach<\/h2>\n

Another classic Californian stretch of golden sand and aqua sea. Manhattan Beach resides close to an area of town brimming with beautiful people, shiny cars and teeny tiny dogs! Venture off the beach and you may stumble into a film crew, but stay on the sand and you\u2019ll be treated to volleyball courts, bodysurfing and don\u2019t forget to visit the aquarium at the end of the pier!<\/p>\n

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Malibu Lagoon State Beach – Surfrider Beach<\/h2>\n

With the clue firmly in the name of this beach, get your surfboard ready! If you love surfing, this is the beach for you. This gem of a beach can be found where the mountains meet the sea \u2013 such a picturesque location that we just love. It has such a cool vibe, just spend some time chilling out on the beach. And once you\u2019ve finished surfing (or just watching, in our case!), the historic wooden pier is a charming place for a picnic.<\/p>\n

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We simply adored our time in California and hope we\u2019ve given you a little taste of LA sunshine \u2013 enough to encourage you to go and sample it for yourself! Make sure you check out our other LA posts<\/a> to see what else we got up to out there.<\/p>\n