California's Orange County might be well-known for theme parks and major cities like Anaheim and Irvine, but its nearly 42 miles of Pacific shoreline are also home to some beloved beaches. This region also has more clean beaches than any other county in ...

While many will seek refuge at the coast, beachgoers are warned that tropical storm Elida is bringing high surf and rip currents to SoCal.

Spend a chill weekend in Oxnard, a coastal city with none of the traffic or showy affluence of its southern cousins.

Visitors to one of the most gorgeous Southern California beach towns will soon be paying a whole lot more in order to park so they can hit the sand — a move that’s already making some real waves with residents.

Palm Springs isn't a beach town, but it's within a few hours drive of some of the top destinations in the country.

New research reveals why many Californians still face barriers to accessing the state's public beaches and coastline.

A relaxing day at the beach can offer an easy way to cool down amid warm summer temperatures. But some beaches may be a hot spot for bacteria. Environmental group San Diego Coastkeeper, which regularly monitors beaches throughout the year for bacteria ...

'One of California’s most extraordinary wildlife events' is back. Here's what to know if you want to see the spectacle, or capture grunion.

Several SoCal beach cities are clamping down on large tents and canopies, saying they block essential lifeguard ocean sight lines.