Winter camping on the California coast brings big surf and beautiful views. Here are the five best beachside campgrounds in the Golden State for a winter trip.

It’s often said we pay so much to live in Southern California because of the amenities, high among them the beaches. Yet the sad reality is so many who live here never go to the beach. If you don’t ...

If you're tired of overcrowded beaches where you can hardly find a place to put down a towel, you'll fall in love with this ...

Easter break is just around the corner, which means the search for the perfect beach has begun. We took on the task of researching the best beaches in Southern California. With over 500 miles of ...

Lonely Planet included four California beaches in its list of the 23 best beaches in the United States. Venice Beach, El Matador State Beach, Pfeiffer Beach, and Treasure Island Beach were the ...

Looking to enjoy a glorious golden hour at the beach in the Golden State? Look no further. California’s coastline is legendary for its iconic beaches, but sometimes massive crowds and throngs of ...

Pismo Beach has once again captured the spotlight, earning a nomination for "Best Beach in California" in the 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. You can vote daily through May 19 on the ...

'Olol'koy Beach Park in Oxnard has been named the top beach in California by USA Today for the second consecutive year. Pismo Beach secured the second spot on the list, praised for its family-friendly ...

It’s no secret that Crystal Cove is the best state beach in California to the roughly 2 million people who visit it each year, and an open survey published Wednesday by the California State Parks ...

Looking for a top-tier beach to visit this summer? You won’t need to travel far. San Luis Obispo County is home to the No. 2 beach in the state, according to USA Today’s list of the best coastal gems ...

From the surf waves of Malibu to the mist-gathering redwood forests of the Big Sur and the utopian land of lagoons and beaches that is the Point Reyes National Seashore, the California coast holds ...