Some beaches are worse than others. If you want to avoid the dance of death, steer clear of these scorchers during peak hours (12:00 PM – 4:00 PM).
Don't forget the tops of your feet to prevent sunburn. Dealing with Burned Feet california beach feet hot
The secret lies in the composition of the sand itself. Many Southern California beaches contain a high concentration of dark mineral grains. Because these dark grains have a low reflectivity (or low albedo), they absorb a significant amount of the sun's solar radiation, unlike lighter-colored sand which reflects it. This means the sand turns solar energy into heat very efficiently. Some beaches are worse than others
: Beaches in Malibu, Huntington Beach, and Coronado experience intense, direct sunlight with minimal summer cloud cover. Dealing with Burned Feet The secret lies in
degrees hotter than the sand itself. Never attempt the trek from the car to the dunes barefoot.