Doheny State Beach gives families one of Orange County’s safest swimming spots. Wave riders flock to Dana Point for steady surf at Salt Creek Beach and Doheny. The yearly Festival of Whales honors the ...

Even without the massive, multi-ton intricate sculptures that Imperial Beach made famous for years, the allure of sandcastles remains as constant as the tide. Thousands of people flocked to the most ...

This lesser-known Greek island has so many dreamy beaches, whitewashed villages, and fascinating archaeological and historic ...

Big Sur's South Coast highway closure creates a rare window of solitude: empty beaches, dramatic cliffs and nearly empty ...

Even though digging and building can seem to have a purpose, namely to create a solid, beautiful structure that might ...

Oswald West State Park, nestled along Oregon’s spectacular northern coastline between Cannon Beach and Manzanita, offers exactly this kind of natural therapy. This 2,484-acre coastal sanctuary isn’t ...

A Del Mar mansion has shattered San Diego County records for the most expensive residential property after it sold for $50 million this week. The newly built mansion at 2920 Camino Del Mar went on ...

Changes are coming to Second Beach during the off-season as the town tries to preserve and improve one of its most popular summer tourist destinations. Sachuest Beach, also known as Second Beach, is ...

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) — Strong storms and king tides have carved dramatic sand escarpments up to six feet tall along Wrightsville Beach. These storms are forcing town officials to close ...

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