Yes, I have been to Orange County in California that has many beaches back-2-back like Newport Beach, Huntington Beach and so on. It was a university-sponsored trip a decade ago but it still feels like yesterday. I had a good time with my friends, and we definitely got wet in the Pacific Ocean waters :-)
Here is a photo from that beach:
https://steemit.com/life/@prince-maanisaad/pkbw7qvrx