California’s coastline was made for family adventures. From the tide pools of San Diego to the cliffs of Big Sur, every stretch of sand promises a new experience. Families come for the sunshine, ...

When it comes to California resorts, it’s clear that T+L readers love the state’s wine countries, from Napa Valley down to the Central Coast—and the beaches lining the Pacific. And it’s no wonder. All ...

Big cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco tend to steal the spotlight in the Golden State, but many of California’s most loved qualities shine brightest in the charming beach towns located up and ...

Three California beaches have made Trip Advisor's best of the best beaches in the nation list. The Travelers' Choice Awards Best of the Best 2025 beaches list was released on Thursday, and beaches in ...

“How lucky we are in California to have this coastline that’s so protected and so accessible,” the foundation’s executive director, Rachel Norton, told SFGATE on Wednesday. “It’s really hard to make a ...

Singers and scribes have waxed poetic for decades about the best beaches in California, in love with the wild coastlines, endless sky, and ever-present sunshine. As any self-professed beach aficionado ...

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 ...