Likely top of mind for anyone moving to a Southern California Coastal town is beach living! We have compiled a list of our favorite beaches. Click through for the 411 on each! See our favorite category winners below:

• Best for little kids to play in the surf- Mother's Beach (Ventura)

• Best Overall- Hollywood Beach (Oxnard)

• Best off the beaten path- Carpinteria State Beach (Carpinteria)

• Best for Surfing- Mondos (Ventura)