Satellite imagery reveals how man-made structures, like breakwaters, accumulate sediment and enhance beaches.

Most people think California’s coast is a summer-only destination, but winter quietly reveals its most captivating side. When the crowds thin and the air turns crisp, the shoreline takes on a calm, ...

For decades, a stretch of Northern California coastline just south of Bodega Bay existed in travel lore as something almost ...

Ain’t that a beach! California is famous for its 900 miles of coastline, with signature beaches up and down the coast.

They’re Surfin’ Y.U.C.K. Bird poop, noxious algae and toxic chemicals have made the iconic Santa Monica Pier area one of ...

Grays endure an epic roundtrip journey of 10,000 miles or more, and California holds a prime seat through May. Along with ...

It's impossible to do an entirely comprehensive list, but here's a good place to start along the shores of the Golden State.

California’s beaches are legendary—hundreds of miles of sun, surf, and sand that draw millions of people every year. Along with all the zen vibes and glamor of the West Coast, though, is the ...

As Californians flock to the beaches in droves to beat the heat this summer, thieves will inevitably follow, hoping to take advantage of unsuspecting swimmers, surfers and sunbathers. A new study from ...