Sometimes the surfer catches a gnarly wave, and other times a shark catches the surfer. Luckily for one California surfer, a ...

Don't miss this hidden gem in California where you can spot elephant seals, relax on quiet beaches, and get fresh dairy and ...

A large swath of what had long been private land on Northern California ... the Lost Coast Trail southward. The 58-mile trail, a legendary backpacking route on the beaches and coastal bluffs ...

A powerful wave phenomenon known as "sneaker waves" is impacting ... issued a Beach Hazards Statement affecting multiple regions, including Coastal Del Norte, Northern Humboldt Coast, Southwestern ...

The impact of historic weather and changing climate trends threaten up to 70% of California beaches, which could be lost to erosion by the end of this century, a recent U.S. Geological survey found.

When first-time visitors imagine California ... beach. One might envision bathing suit-clad beachgoers strolling down sunny California boardwalks in the south or hikers traversing cliffs along the ...

A handful of beaches on the Central Coast are getting the recognition they deserve, and Pismo Beach reels in another big win! After ...

California’s coast has always been a dynamic place. Beaches have accreted, eroded and migrated with changes in sea level, tides and climate. These changes play out across geologic time, which isn’t to ...

California State Parks is spending $3 million to replace dilapidated restrooms at eight popular state beaches along the San Mateo County coast including this damaged one which was hit by a truck ...

California beaches have been the site of some ghastly ... have washed ashore up and down the California coast. The small creatures look like oval mini-sailboats that can grow up to 4 inches ...

The Surfrider Foundation's most recent water quality report highlighted 10 of the United States' dirtiest beaches, and three of them are in California. The most consistently dirty beaches in ...