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

Whether it’s a glimpse of wild horses or a coastal trail shaded by palms, each of these nine beaches offers more than a place to swim—they’re worth planning an entire trip around. Since the rise of ...

Asilomar State Beach has tide pools and soft sand dunes. The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History teaches about local wildlife. Lovers Point Park is perfect for picnics with ocean views. The town ...

Many families would like to go camping but aren’t quite sure where to go or how to get started. Other families have been ...

A water bubble dripping off a cresting wave in the shape of a heart with the letters “LOV” seeming to appear above and a ...

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 ...

Looking for a coastal location that's off the beaten path? This state park close to downtown Santa Cruz offers stunning views ...

A suspected fireworks-caused blaze erupted in Laguna Beach on Monday afternoon, sending plumes of smoke visible for miles and triggering immediate evacuation orders for several residential streets.

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 ...

The Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach is set to fully reopen on Monday, the city of San Diego announced Thursday.

State parks officials say a 20-year-old woman was likely bitten by a juvenile shark at a suburban New York beach.