The laid back charm of Pismo Beach on the Central Coast continues to resonate with visitors as its named the best in ...

The laid back charm of Pismo Beach on the Central Coast continues to resonate with Central Valley visitors as it's named the best in California by USA TODAY readers.

California is home to some of the most pristine beaches in America – if not the world – but some rank better than others when it comes to pollution. That’s according to Heal the Bay, the non-profit ...

San Diego County beaches gained width in the past year and average beach width across all of California has remained stable since 1985 Two new studies from researchers at UC San Diego's Scripps ...

Aerial view of coastline with beaches and buildings in Orange County, California - Tracerouda/Getty Images California's Orange County might be well-known for theme parks and major cities like Anaheim ...

A pair of recently released reports shed light on the state of California waterways ahead of the Memorial Day weekend.

There are so many great parks in California it can be daunting to narrow your adventure. Do you want a place exploding with desert wildflowers? A beach with mysterious tidal pools, a hike where your ...

California’s beaches have, on average, widened in the past four decades. Areas of severe beach erosion are offset by areas of dramatic beach expansion. Researchers used satellite data and newly ...

California's Orange County might be well-known for theme parks and major cities like Anaheim and Irvine, but its nearly 42 miles of Pacific shoreline are also home to some beloved beaches. This region ...