Happening soon: Pastel Society of Southern California's 17th Annual Members' Exhibition Gala Reception on the Hermosa Beach ...

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.

A popular San Luis Obispo County beach is the best in California, according to USA Today. The publication recently announced the winners of its Best10 Readers’ Choice Awards, highlighting the top ...

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

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 ...

If you’re planning to bring a canopy tent or other large shade covering to Laguna Beach this summer, it could cost you up to $500 unless you have permission. An umbrella-only policy went into effect ...

Heal the Bay has released its annual report ranking the most polluted beaches and best kept oceanwaters along the West Coast. The report, published Wednesday by the nonprofit, examines bacteria levels ...

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

Ventura County’s Resource Management Agency advised the public to avoid all county beaches because of the rain hitting the area. An ocean water closure from Malibu’s Las Flores State Beach to Santa ...