Family travelers can’t think of California without imagining its glorious weather and beautiful beaches. With 840 miles of coastline, 420 beaches stretch out under the golden sun, perfect for family ...

It’s a story of haves and have-nots. Some have more than they need and others have been stripped bare. We speak today not of California’s notorious wealth divide but of our beaches. A recently ...

California’s Central Coast is full of stunning beaches, but many travelers stick to the popular spots. If you’re looking to escape the crowds and find some quiet, you might be surprised by the hidden ...

California’s beaches have, on average, widened in the past four decades. Areas of severe beach erosion are offset by areas of dramatic beach expansion. Researchers used satellite data and newly ...

San Diego County beaches gained width in the past year and average beach width across all of California has remained stable since 1985 Two new studies from researchers at UC San Diego's Scripps ...

As Californians head out for the three-day Memorial Day weekend, a pair of reports released in May shed light on the state of waterways in the state that may give holidaymakers pause before wading ...

Over the last few weeks, we’ve asked you, our Essential California readers, to tell us what your favorite summer beach getaways are. You flooded our inboxes with responses. In today’s edition, we’re ...