Along the Gulf Coast rip currents, not wave height, post the gravest threat to beachgoers. Here's what you need to know.

Just in time for summer, Dr. Beach has revealed his definitive ranking of the best beaches in the U.S., from the Hamptons to ...

With a warm climate year-round and 1,350 miles of coastline, Florida has lots of places to enjoy a beach vacation. There are ...

The beaches with the best shells are brimming with natural treasures. It's time for a visit. A beach day? (S)hell yeah!

Although Florida might have the most dangerous beaches, thankfully, New York is home to one of the best beaches in America.

Stephen “Dr. Beach” Leatherman called Kau­naoa “a hidden jewel” located within the Mauna Kea Beach Resort.

Two of Florida's Gulf Coast beaches have been recognized among the top 10 beaches in America, according to an annual ranking from Dr. Beach.

This is certainly true of the Gulf Coast, where sky-scraping resorts and tourist attractions pack the shoreline to capitalize on the region's beautiful beaches. But there are still secret sanctuaries ...

Rip currents, not wave size, pose the greatest threat to Gulf Coast swimmers. Beach flag colors in Bay County and Panama City Beach indicate rip current strength, not wave height.

This summer, something different is happening. Instead of heading to the usual hotspots, Americans are rediscovering the ...

Sea turtles have a number of natural predators, but humans can often be the most destructive. Monday is World Sea Turtle Day. In Florida, World Sea Turtle ...