Headed to the beach to escape the heat? You may want to rethink it as bacteria warnings close ocean waters across parts of Southern California.

California's iconic Highway 1 is one of the country's most scenic drives. Now that the route has been reopened, here are the best stops along the way.

When first-time visitors imagine California, one of the first things that comes to mind is likely the beach. One might envision bathing suit-clad beachgoers strolling down sunny California boardwalks ...

Sweltering Californians hoping to cool off in the ocean as a heat wave slams the state will need a new plan. Los Angeles ...

If you're looking for a new camping experience, you may want to consider beach camping, and California's iconic Lost Coast is ...

California’s sandy beaches have long been places of childhood ritual and seaside whimsy, building castles, digging tunnels, and lightly burying a friend up to their chin in warm sand while the Pacific ...

If a “hidden beach town in Southern California” sounds too good to be true, this one’s for you. While most locals know about ...

A new study shows a stretch of Ventura County's coast was Southern California's fastest growing beach in recent decades.

If you're heading down to the OC, you should know which coastal enclaves are worth visiting and which shorelines to skip. Here's some advice from past visitors.

As Californians flock to the beaches in droves to beat the heat this summer, thieves will inevitably follow, hoping to take advantage of unsuspecting swimmers, surfers and sunbathers. A new study from ...

A slender beach tucked between two coves in Southern California has an inaccurate name. “Thousand Steps” is a misnomer, but frankly, that’s a good thing. “It’s always been called ‘Thousand Steps,’” ...