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 ...

For travelers looking to get to know the many-varied charms of the Golden State, discovering it through the best beaches in California is never a bad idea. The state's coastline spans a vast 3,427 ...

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 ...

Bay Area locals know one thing-the area is overcrowded. Dodging traffic, avoiding tourist traps, and finding the emptiest ...

When you think of a classic beach excursion in California the mind turns toward SoCal, land of endless sun and Saharan amounts of golden sand. But there are a few gems to enjoy on the Central Coast ...

Sunset Magazine named five California beaches as 2025 West Coast standouts. Avila Beach and Pismo Beach earned praise for scenery and outdoor activity mix. Judges evaluated hundreds of destinations ...

La Jolla Cove, best known by locals and visitors for its sandstone cliffs, clear waters and omnipresent sea lions, has nabbed ...

Emily Hochberg is a California-based travel writer and editor with over 15 years of experience covering destinations and city guides, family travel, luxury, resorts, wellness, transportation and ...

Consider this a hidden gem, as many tourists to the Malibu area often miss the tucked-away charm of El Matador. Prepare to hike down a dirt trail and then a narrow, steep stairwell that gives way to ...