Forget Las Vegas party hotels. They're a dime a dozen. The beach is where you can refresh your soul before you head back to school or work. Among the beach experiences you may enjoy, try having a bonfire and s'mores along the Southern California coast from Dockweiler Beach in L.A. to Huntington Beach in OC or Oceanside in San Diego. For adventurous beach lovers head for some serious surfing in Santa Cruz, and for loungers, try a Mexican coast beach cruise!     ...