Big cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco tend to steal the spotlight in the Golden State, but many of California’s most ...

On a sunny July afternoon at Pirate’s Cove in Avila Beach, sea lions — the Peeking Toms of Pirate’s Cove — poked their heads out of the bay and pelicans dove into the waves to scoop up a mouthful of ...

Rooster Rock State Park offers families a beautiful retreat with hiking, disc golf and a unique clothing-optional beach.

This fascinating state park in California is home to a pygmy forest: groves of older trees that are extremely short compared to other trees. Find out more.

One person was arrested and an estimated 1,500 people were dispersed Monday evening when multiple police agencies broke up a large disorderly party at Woodlawn Beach State Park, State Park Police ...

If it's remoteness, big waves, and windy nights spent under the stars you're after, then a stay at this secluded beach on the ...