California is famous for a lot of things, from Hollywood and the Golden Gate Bridge to Disneyland and Napa Valley. However, perhaps most of all, California is famous for its gorgeous beaches ...

atmosphere and convenience to determine the best California beaches. Want to add your 2 cents? Vote for your favorite California beach below. SUMMARY Belongs on List? Yes No What stands out about ...

If you can't choose between relaxing beaches and forest hikes, get the best of both worlds in this small coastal city in ...

Leaders in one Southern California city fed up with the state’s immigration policies have voted to become a “non-sanctuary” ...

Golden sunsets, sandy beaches, perfect waves ... North of the Golden Gate Bridge, California’s coast is sparsely populated at best and is certainly not for everyone, but the scenery is ...

A sneaker wave is a wave that surges further up the beach than expected, running up the shore by at least 150 feet.

The proposed beach closure would serve as a pilot program ... Any closure would also require approval from the California Coastal Commission. SFGATE reached out to Carpinteria Seal Watch but ...

Overnight campers won’t be able to stay at El Capitán State Beach starting next month as ... built by the parks trails team along with the California Conservation Corps.

Before you start planning your next California vacation, keep reading to see which beaches top U.S. News' Best California Beaches list. (Getty Images)| Santa Cruz's Natural Bridges State Beach is ...