Of course, naming the best beaches of Southern California is subjective. But when a group of reporters set out to take on this massive task for The Times, they had some guiding principles. We ...

Easter break is just around the corner, which means the search for the perfect beach has begun. We took on the task of researching the best beaches in Southern California. With over 500 miles of ...

The beaches' northern location means they're colder and more prone to fog than their Southern California cousins. That means many locals tend to favor inland beaches at the edge of rivers and lagoons.

From Coronado to Point Dume, the best beaches in Southern California offer ideal conditions for swimming, surfing, paddleboarding, or just relaxing on the sand.

From Southern California to remote Mendocino County, California’s Pacific Coast is lined with beautiful beaches, wild coastline, and picture-perfect beach hotels.

Southern California beaches are certain to get busy with Memorial Day just days away and the start to summer near, but not all beaches boast ocean water you’ll want to take a dip in. In fact ...

Beachgoers enjoy Victoria Beach in Laguna Beach, one of our top 50 beaches in Southern California. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) By Brittany Levine Beckman Features Editor ...