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 ...

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

Boasting nearly 200 miles of shoreline, the beaches in SoCal are among the best in the world. The area is synonymous with palm trees, white sands, and blue waters, stretching from San Diego to San ...

Venice Beach’s Ocean Front Walk is the second most-visited destination in Southern California, prime for people-watching, ...

All these Southern California beach resorts make for great escapes ... Guests can enjoy panoramic decks, a pool, a jacuzzi, ...

While California is the U.S.’s third ... and Dogpatch — work best on southern summer swells. That's when the beach really comes into its own, too, with classic cars and campervans emptying ...