La Jolla Cove, in California’s marine sanctuary, took first place in Tripadvisor's 2026 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best ...

California’s coastline is packed with popular beaches, but there are plenty of quiet spots that most visitors don’t know about. If you’re looking to escape the crowds and find a peaceful place by the ...

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 ...

The state of California is home to some of the best beaches across the United States. Southern California beaches are well known for their West Coast waves and family-friendly beach days. Northern ...

Just in time for summer, the readers of USA TODAY have named the 10 BEST beaches in California. The state has some of the most popular beaches in the country, clocking over 150 million day visits by ...

Consider this a hidden gem, as many tourists to the Malibu area often miss the tucked-away charm of El Matador. Prepare to hike down a dirt trail and then a narrow, steep stairwell that gives way to ...

Ain’t that a beach! California is famous for its 900 miles of coastline, with signature beaches up and down the coast. However, the water at some spots is a whole lot cleaner than others — which is ...

There are some of us in sun-soaked and coastally located Southern California who have come down with a severe case of “beach fatigue.” Seen one; seen ‘em all – it’s just sand and water. And our region ...

Ask anyone what image comes to mind when they picture California, and it won’t be long before they mention the beach. Wide, sandy shores with crashing waves that slide up and down the coastline. Kids ...