The Times Travel section's favorite California beaches

When we think Colorado, we think Rockies. Missouri? The Mississippi River. And California? Well, we have so many fabulous physical features that it’s hard to choose one. But for our purposes, we’re concentrating on beaches, if only to rub it in to Colorado and Missouri. The staff has chosen its favorites, which appear below. This may not be the end-all and be-all, and you may even disagree. If you do, let us know at tellus@latimes.com.