Ain’t that a beach! California is famous for its 900 miles of coastline, with signature beaches up and down the coast.

This beach near Encinitas makes for an epic weekend: oceanfront camping, a rocky reef for tidepooling or snorkeling, and surf ...

There's nothing quite like knowing about a gorgeous locale that few others seem to know about. Luckily, the website Frugal Flyer is willing to give up some of the best "secret beaches." Based on a ...

Every year, environmental nonprofit Heal the Bay releases a Beach Report Card, one of the most respected assessments of ...

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (KABC) -- How does your favorite beach rate? Heal the Bay released its annual Beach Report Card on Wednesday, ranking hundreds of beach locations in California. The organization ...

As Californians flock to the beaches in droves to beat the heat this summer, thieves will inevitably follow, hoping to take advantage of unsuspecting swimmers, surfers and sunbathers. A new study from ...

Set across a vast geographic and Red/Blue-state divide, what do Florida and California have in common? A deep appreciation for clothing-optional recreation, according to a ranking of nudist beaches in ...

Sunset Magazine named five California beaches as 2025 West Coast standouts. Avila Beach and Pismo Beach earned praise for scenery and outdoor activity mix. Judges evaluated hundreds of destinations ...

Los Angeles County has announced it would spend $5.1 million to restore and protect a number of beaches that have been disappearing at an alarming rate in part due to rising sea levels, according to a ...