This Central Coast gem is a favorite for good reason.

From rugged coves to sandy stretches, these California beaches offer great sea glass hunting opportunities and a relaxing ...

Two Santa Cruz County beaches are in the running for best beach in the state in the USA Today 10Best 2026 Awards.

Not all beaches along the California coastline are recommended for swimming or wading,” California State Parks said on its ...

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 ...

A scenic Central Coast destination has been named the best coastal small town in the United States, and it’s not the only ...

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 ...

California’s beaches have, on average, widened in the past four decades. Areas of severe beach erosion are offset by areas of dramatic beach expansion. Researchers used satellite data and newly ...

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 ...

It’s a story of haves and have-nots. Some have more than they need and others have been stripped bare. We speak today not of California’s notorious wealth divide but of our beaches. A recently ...

The marine heat wave of 2026 is simmering the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California, and experts are warning that it ...