A local writer picks the best California beach towns for fun on and off the sand, from surfer-chic Malibu to idyllic ...

The study includes both fresh and saltwater beaches.

California has miles of coastline to choose from, so why visit the same few places? Here's a list of underrated coastal ...

A famed California beach has reopened after sewage from the Tijuana River flowed into recreational waters, though other ...

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 ...

Several popular beaches along Los Angeles County are currently under health advisories due to unsafe bacteria levels in the water. Officials are urging the public to stay out of the ocean in affected ...

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 birds appear to be starving in large numbers, officials say.