It's impossible to do an entirely comprehensive list, but here's a good place to start along the shores of the Golden State.

From the surf waves of Malibu to the mist-gathering redwood forests of the Big Sur and the utopian land of lagoons and beaches that is the Point Reyes National Seashore, the California coast holds ...

Nothing ruins a perfect beach day like awkward tan lines. The entire swimsuit is drawn on the body, which is anything but attractive. While most of California’s coastline is swimsuit-mandatory, there ...

Looking for a top-tier beach to visit this summer? The top 10 beaches in California offer everything from scenic sunsets and sandy shores to stellar surfing and waterfront activities, USA Today said, ...

There's nothing quite like knowing about a gorgeous locale that few others seem to know about. Luckily, the website Frugal Flyer is willing to give up some of the best "secret beaches." Based on a ...

“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 really hard to make a ...

PISMO BEACH, Calif. – A handful of beaches on the Central Coast are getting the recognition they deserve, and Pismo Beach reels in another big win! After a just few months after being declared the ...

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 ...

Sample global cuisine at local eateries like Ammatoli, Phnom Penh Noodle Shack, and the Michelin-starred Heritage. Soak up the Southern California sunshine at the beach, the Naples neighborhood, or ...