California is home to some of the most pristine beaches in America – if not the world – but some rank better than others when ...

In LA County, ocean water at the Santa Monica Pier got an F, making the Beach Bummers list, continuing to rank among the ...

Heal the Bay’s annual Beach Report Card shows trends on water quality ahead of busy Memorial weekend; last winter’s wet, ...

Aptos is often overlooked due to its more high-profile neighbors — the “Surf City” of Santa Cruz, just a few miles to the north, as well as the twin tourism capitals of Monterey and Carmel, a ...

The Tijuana Slough at the Tijuana River Mouth ranked among the state's most polluted beaches, while Playa Blanca near Tijuana ...

As Mother Nature continues to turn up the heat this summer, those looking to cool off along the California coast might want to reconsider where they’re swimming. Ten California and Baja California ...

From county rules to state parks, California’s beach camping laws differ widely. Here’s why overnight sleeping is often ...

A slender beach tucked between two coves in Southern California has an inaccurate name. “Thousand Steps” is a misnomer, but frankly, that’s a good thing. “It’s always been called ‘Thousand Steps,’” ...

Something strange is washing up on Southern California beaches, and it’s not just trash. Dead seabirds have been turning up in alarming numbers along stretches of coastline from Ventura County to Long ...