Two new studies from researchers at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography provide encouraging news about ...

While California’s famous coastline is a popular destination for residents and tourists alike, especially during the summer, some may want to reconsider cooling off in the Pacific Ocean to escape the ...

Two new studies from researchers at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography provide encouraging news about ...

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 ...

Beachgoers enjoy the scene near the Santa Monica Pier on Wednesday evening. The beach area around the pier ranked among the dirtiest in California on the annual report card compiled by environmental ...

July has been defined by heat waves across America. Nowhere was the heat more intense than in Southern California, where Palm Springs set an all-time record high of 124°. Days of blistering ...

Lonely Planet included four California beaches in its list of the 23 best beaches in the United States. Venice Beach, El Matador State Beach, Pfeiffer Beach, and Treasure Island Beach were the ...

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 ...

Three California beaches have made Trip Advisor's best of the best beaches in the nation list. The Travelers' Choice Awards Best of the Best 2025 beaches list was released on Thursday, and beaches in ...