I don’t know about this.  New England beaches had people packed in like sardines & hour long lines to park.  So Cal beaches are so numerous that folks can spread out.   Plus: weather.

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oh I think the opposite:

California / West Coast is way more dramatic and beautiful. Elevation + coastline is awesome.

East Coast water is actually warm. The sand / dune aesthetic are pretty / classic.

I will agree the coastline is more gorgeous!