Singers and scribes have waxed poetic for decades about the best beaches in California—here, find our favorites.

A powerful wave phenomenon known as "sneaker waves" is impacting ... issued a Beach Hazards Statement affecting multiple regions, including Coastal Del Norte, Northern Humboldt Coast, Southwestern ...

But up and down the coast, many beach cities, like San Clemente in Orange County, are facing a growing problem: their sand is disappearing. Many federal workers in California are suspicious of the ...