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From Malibu to La Jolla, SoCal beaches feature soft, light sand (often quartz and feldspar). The sand acts like a natural pumice stone, gently exfoliating feet. However, the scorching summer pavement (up to 140°F) creates thick, protective calluses. Surfers here develop "surfer’s ridge"—a hard line of skin along the outer foot from gripping waxed boards.

In a podiatric context, "beach feet" refers to the specific stress and strain placed on the foot and ankle from walking on soft, uneven sand Palm Desert Podiatry Center Muscular Strain California Beach Feet

, sharp shells, or bacteria in the water that can cause infections if they enter cuts 2. Coastal Hazards & Safety From Malibu to La Jolla, SoCal beaches feature