Fewer Southern California beaches make Heal the Bay’s annual ‘Honor Roll’ list

Heal the Bay’s annual Beach Report Card shows trends on water quality ahead of busy Memorial weekend; last winter’s wet, ...

Northern California beach town offers great hiking, barbecue, ice cream and more

Aptos is often overlooked due to its more high-profile neighbors — the “Surf City” of Santa Cruz, just a few miles to the north, as well as the twin tourism capitals of Monterey and Carmel, a ...

California coastal town desperate to save its city's beaches

For decades, Oceanside has battled coastal erosion. Now, it has a creative solution.

Waves of dead birds are washing up on California beaches in mystery that puzzles wildlife experts

Something strange is washing up on Southern California beaches, and it’s not just trash. Dead seabirds have been turning up in alarming numbers along stretches of coastline from Ventura County to Long ...