Nothing ruins a perfect beach day like awkward tan lines. The entire swimsuit is drawn on the body, which is anything but attractive. While most of California’s coastline is swimsuit-mandatory, there ...

While this California beach is the best in the country due to its gorgeous views and clear water, some folks are finding one ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Just in time for summer, the readers of USA TODAY have named the 10 BEST beaches in California. The state has some of the most ...

Pismo Beach has once again captured the spotlight, earning a nomination for "Best Beach in California" in the 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. You can vote daily through May 19 on the ...

World Atlas named six California towns among the prettiest on the Pacific Coast. See which scenic cities made the list.

Couple smiling on a winter beach walk - Fly View Productions/Getty Images Winter might not be the first season that comes to mind for a California beach trip — but for campers, it's arguably the best ...

Looking for a top-tier beach to visit this summer? You won’t need to travel far. San Luis Obispo County is home to the No. 2 beach in the state, according to USA Today’s list of the best coastal gems ...

The poll highlights California's best places for hiking, camping, views, wildflower blooms, kid-friendly adventures and more.

“How lucky we are in California to have this coastline that’s so protected and so accessible,” the foundation’s executive director, Rachel Norton, told SFGATE on Wednesday. “It’s really hard to make a ...

Santa Monica State Beach, the only other California site in the top 10, was noted for its boardwalk and surfing opportunities ...

Looking for a top-tier beach to visit this summer? The top 10 beaches in California offer everything from scenic sunsets and sandy shores to stellar surfing and waterfront activities, USA Today said, ...