From the surf waves of Malibu to the mist-gathering redwood forests of the Big Sur and the utopian land of lagoons and beaches that is the Point Reyes National Seashore, the California coast holds ...

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 ...

California’s Central Coast is full of stunning beaches, but many travelers stick to the popular spots. If you’re looking to escape the crowds and find some quiet, you might be surprised by the hidden ...

The curated articles highlight distinctive elements of California's parks and beaches. They collectively underscore the complexities surrounding funding, accessibility, and visitor experiences.

With Labor Day just around the corner, a last-minute jot to one of California's most picturesque beaches may be just the ticket. If you are looking for inspiration on where to go, a top travel ...

The calm, turquoise waters ahead at one of the most underrated beaches in Southern California beckon you forward, promising a ...

Studies on California beaches often highlight their dirtiness or the fact that they’re disappearing altogether. But a recent study from UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography found some ...

Hit the road for history, wine, and stunning coastal scenery along the 600-mile El Camino Real.

El Camino Real, aka the “Royal Road," links 21 historic missions up and down the coast of California Along the route, travelers can visit wineries, national and state parks, picturesque beaches, and ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new study shows a stretch of Ventura County's coast was Southern California's fastest growing beach in recent decades.