THE HIDDEN GEM: Hollywood Beach A top surf spot with immaculate sand that's never crowded. So why the name? When the beach's dunes stood in for the Arabian desert in the 1921 blockbuster The Sheik, starring Rudolph Valentino (the famous "Latin Lover"), the area received a surge of interest from both Hollywood starlets and starry-eyed travelers. It's rumored that Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall kept a love nest nearby, Clark Gable and Carole Lombard were weekenders, and even Charlie Chaplin and Greta Garbo were spotted vacationing by these shores. The stardust has settled but this historic stretch of coast is far from shabby. It's a perfect low-key beach for sunning or swimming. Plus, it's located right off Channel Islands Harbor, home to a handful of restaurants. PHOTO CREDIT Don't Miss: Round off your adventure with the catch of the day or fish and chips at Sea Fresh Channel Islands, a local favorite since 1985. And is that a celebrity hiding under her sunhat? Let's just say you never know who you'll spot. 20 2019 | VISITOXNARD.COM