Satellite imagery reveals how man-made structures, like breakwaters, accumulate sediment and enhance beaches.

For decades, a stretch of Northern California coastline just south of Bodega Bay existed in travel lore as something almost ...

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

Most people think California’s coast is a summer-only destination, but winter quietly reveals its most captivating side. When the crowds thin and the air turns crisp, the shoreline takes on a calm, ...

California’s beaches are legendary—hundreds of miles of sun, surf, and sand that draw millions of people every year. Along with all the zen vibes and glamor of the West Coast, though, is the ...

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 ...

Ask anyone what image comes to mind when they picture California, and it won’t be long before they mention the beach. Wide, sandy shores with crashing waves that slide up and down the coastline. Kids ...

San Diego County beaches gained width in the past year and average beach width across all of California has remained stable since 1985 Two new studies from researchers at UC San Diego's Scripps ...