Long overshadowed by its flashy neighbors, Long Beach is coming into its own.

This city along California's North Coast is a different world from the exclusivity of other beach towns such as Malibu where ...

Beaches aren't just a great time for humans, so if your dogs want a little fun in the sun, too, there's a spot in California ...

The brightly colored jellylike marine life, called “Velella velella,” show up every few years when strong winds blow in the ...

Aerial view of coastline with beaches and buildings in Orange County, California - Tracerouda/Getty Images California's Orange County might be well-known for theme parks and major cities like Anaheim ...

When first-time visitors imagine California, one of the first things that comes to mind is likely the beach. One might envision bathing suit-clad beachgoers strolling down sunny California boardwalks ...

California’s coastal waters are experiencing a marine heat wave, with record or near-record ocean temperatures reported along ...

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 ...

An active great white shark off the coast of one of California's most popular beaches has resulted in a 48-hour closure of a ...