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 ...

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 ...

California's Orange County might be well-known for theme parks and major cities like Anaheim and Irvine, but its nearly 42 miles of Pacific shoreline are also home to some beloved beaches. This region ...

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 ...

Sunset Magazine named Avila Beach and Pismo Beach top West Coast beach picks. Avila Beach earned praise for its sunny microclimate, views and local activities. Pismo Beach stood out for surfing, ...

Aerial shot of the beach and coast of California with homes along the sand. - Luria Flight Photography/Getty Images One thing many travelers don't quite appreciate about California is how huge it is.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Imagine sand between your toes, the horizon glowing with sunrise, and the sound of water curling onto shore. For many Americans, ...

Once known as the "Clam Capital of the World," Pismo Beach is a classic California beach town with a laidback attitude and a delicious local seafood scene Book a surfing lesson to experience the world ...

Long overshadowed by its flashy neighbors, Long Beach is coming into its own.

Aerial view of coastline with beaches and buildings in Orange County, California - Tracerouda/Getty Images California's Orange County might be well-known for theme parks and major cities like Anaheim ...