The state of California is home to some of the best beaches across the United States. Southern California beaches are well known for their West Coast waves and family-friendly beach days. Northern ...

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 ...

Looking for a serene seaside escape that's peaceful and totally off the radar? Trinidad, California, an underrated family-friendly California town with beautiful, pristine beaches, is your best bet.

Some states, like Florida, California, and Hawaii, are known for their beautiful beaches. Others have lesser-known — but equally breathtaking — beaches, including Michigan and New Hampshire. If you're ...

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

Beyond the Journey recently released a list of the 32 most beautiful beaches across the U.S. and Bald Head Island was included. Another North Carolina spot, the Outer Banks, also earned a place on the ...

California beaches have been the site of some ghastly scenes this year. Dying sea lions, dolphins, seagulls, pelicans and even a minke whale have washed up on the sands from San Diego to Santa Barbara ...

A pungent, fishy, rancid odor has been wafting through the coastal air in Los Angeles this week, an unfortunate consequence of beautiful bioluminescent algae that has graced local beaches for a ...