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.

If a “hidden beach town in Southern California” sounds too good to be true, this one’s for you. While most locals know about Avila Beach, a charming coastal community on the Golden State’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Beachgoers enjoy a summer day at Pirate's Cove Beach in 2020. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) When readers shared their ...

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As Mother Nature continues to turn up the heat this summer, those looking to cool off along the California coast might want to reconsider where they’re swimming. Ten California and Baja California ...

Santa Monica State Beach, the only other California site in the top 10, was noted for its boardwalk and surfing opportunities ...

California’s coastline is a playground for those who love the ocean, whether you’re a seasoned surfer looking for the perfect wave or a traveler eager to explore breathtaking seaside vistas. The ...

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 ...

As temperatures rise across the Southland, droves of people will hit the beach in search of a reprieve — but you might want to think twice before taking a dip near one of the region’s most famous ...

Singers and scribes have waxed poetic for decades about the best beaches in California, in love with the wild coastlines, endless sky, and ever-present sunshine. As any self-professed beach aficionado ...

As people begin to pack their swimsuits and head to the coast for Memorial Day weekend, a report has named three California beaches as some of the country's dirtiest. The Surfrider Foundation's annual ...