Every year, environmental nonprofit Heal the Bay releases a Beach Report Card, one of the most respected assessments of ...

Ain’t that a beach! California is famous for its 900 miles of coastline, with signature beaches up and down the coast.

Fort Bragg, California, offers scenic hiking trails, locally caught seafood, and an off-the-beaten path getaway.

cliff with stone tower, sandy beach, and blue sky - SunflowerMomma/Shutterstock California's beaches are quite varied. Rocky outcroppings and sandy pockets are found ...

Our SoCal writer did the research for you: Here are the 5 coolest beaches in Laguna according to locals, offering everything ...

With fall just around the corner, a last-minute jot to one of California's most picturesque beaches may be just the ticket. If you are looking for inspiration on where to go, a top travel magazine has ...

Known for its soft, white sand and its stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, this beach in California is beautiful, but you ...

A message from AddressSD Dec. 8, 2025, 9:00 a.m. Dec. 8, 2025, 12:05 p.m. Let us face it, when people think of California beach towns, they picture Malibu mansions and million-dollar bungalows. But ...

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 ...

As Californians flock to the beaches in droves to beat the heat this summer, thieves will inevitably follow, hoping to take advantage of unsuspecting swimmers, surfers and sunbathers. A new study from ...

Austin Turner is a web producer at CBS News Los Angeles. An Inland Empire native, Austin earned a degree in journalism from San Jose State University in 2020. Before joining CBS News in 2025, he ...