Just in time for summer vacation, the annual 10BEST beaches in California names the best spots in the Golden State to ...

San Luis Obispo County is home to the No. 2 beach in the state, according to USA Today’s list of the best coastal gems in California in 2025. The publication sought out the top spots for beach bliss ...

“How lucky we are in California to have this coastline that’s so protected and so accessible,” the foundation’s executive director, Rachel Norton, told SFGATE on Wednesday. “It’s ...

A historic hotel in the upscale coastal community of Laguna Beach is facing scrutiny for attempting to create a private beach area for its guests in apparent violation of California state law.

The City of Monterey in California announced it will temporarily close one of its beaches due to an invasion of sea lions.

A historic oceanfront hotel in Laguna Beach is under fire for setting up a private area for its guests. In violation of a California law ensuring public beach access, the upscale property faces a ...

“This is a beloved beach and beach area, and we’re getting, I’d say, daily reports about what’s happening at the site,” said California Coastal Commission enforcement staff counsel ...

The Northern California beach is notorious for its strong rip currents, powerful waves and icy water temperatures that have earned it a reputation as California’s deadliest beach. Thursday’s ...

It’s no secret that Crystal Cove is the best state beach in California to the roughly 2 million people who visit it each year, and an open survey published Wednesday by the California State ...

Part of a human skull discovered on a Northern California beach more than 32 years ago was just identified as a woman who went missing five years earlier, authorities said. In 1993, a man found ...

Photo by Christoffer Engstrom via Unsplash A man died after collapsing in the surf at a Northern California beach trying to rescue a dog, firefighters reported. The man fell after dashing fully ...

The top 10 beaches in California offer everything from scenic sunsets and sandy shores to stellar surfing and waterfront ...