Singers and scribes have waxed poetic for decades about the best beaches in California—here, find our favorites.

From purple sands to bowling ball rocks, California’s coast is a treasure trove of natural wonders. Use this map to steer your road trip in the right direction—and maybe discover a surprise or two ...

A large swath of what had long been private land on Northern California’s Lost Coast is now slated for public access. The ...

One might envision bathing suit-clad beachgoers strolling down sunny California boardwalks in the south or hikers traversing cliffs along the coast in the north. Either way, California offers ...