Victoria Beach feels like the kind of place you stumble upon and immediately want to keep to yourself. The walk down alone ...

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 ...

If it's remoteness, big waves, and windy nights spent under the stars you're after, then a stay at this secluded beach on the Central Coast of California checks all the right boxes. With beachfront ...

Two natural beauties that California is renowned for? Cliffside coasts and towering redwoods. In Mendocino, located roughly 150 miles north of San Francisco, visitors can enjoy access to both. Where ...

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

There’s something sacred about a perfect beach day—and we’re not talking about the sunscreen-slick chaos of an overcrowded resort strip. We mean the kind where you stumble onto impossibly soft sand, ...

Explore Laguna’s sandy beaches and hidden coves. Walk around Forest Avenue and visit the city's buzzy art galleries. Hike to the scenic Top of the World viewpoint. Feast on seafood at Rebel Omakase, a ...

Our special series "California Dreaming" takes a close look at the issues that are threatening the California Dream, and the people working to keep the dream alive. With summer officially underway, it ...

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 ...

San Diego County beaches gained width in the past year and average beach width across all of California has remained stable since 1985 Two new studies from researchers at UC San Diego's Scripps ...