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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

Nothing ruins a perfect beach day like awkward tan lines. The entire swimsuit is drawn on the body, which is anything but attractive. While most of California’s coastline is swimsuit-mandatory, there ...