Sphinx Rock at Table Rock Beach

This small and secluded beach is not great for sunbathing or swimming but it is the perfect spot to gaze upon the water or watch a spectacular sunset without a throng of beachgoers. The attractions are all natural, from the giant slab rock that splits the beach in two, to the monolithic geological formation known as Sphinx Rock. Avoid weekends if you prefer a more solitary experience. (Submitted by Southern California)