Headed to the beach to escape the heat? You may want to rethink it as bacteria warnings close ocean waters across parts of Southern California.

Sweltering Californians hoping to cool off in the ocean as a heat wave slams the state will need a new plan. Los Angeles ...

California's iconic Highway 1 is one of the country's most scenic drives. Now that the route has been reopened, here are the ...

While this California beach is the best in the country due to its gorgeous views and clear water, some folks are finding one ...

If a “hidden beach town in Southern California” sounds too good to be true, this one’s for you. While most locals know about ...

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 ...

A new study shows a stretch of Ventura County's coast was Southern California's fastest growing beach in recent decades.

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Southern California beaches will see ...

Officials in a Southern California beach city where a shark bit a swimmer have barred fishing from the pier so they can determine the impacts to public safety. The fishing ban at the Manhattan Beach ...