It's impossible to do an entirely comprehensive list, but here's a good place to start along the shores of the Golden State.

There's nothing quite like knowing about a gorgeous locale that few others seem to know about. Luckily, the website Frugal Flyer is willing to give up some of the best "secret beaches." Based on a ...

Ain’t that a beach! California is famous for its 900 miles of coastline, with signature beaches up and down the coast.

Searching for a spectacular sandy beach? Californians don't have to look too far. The Golden State is home to five of the most stunning beaches on the West Coast, according to Sunset magazine. The ...

When you think of a classic beach excursion in California the mind turns toward SoCal, land of endless sun and Saharan amounts of golden sand. But there are a few gems to enjoy on the Central Coast ...

Nothing ruins a perfect beach day like awkward tan lines. The entire swimsuit is drawn on the body, which is anything but attractive. While most of California’s coastline is swimsuit-mandatory, there ...

You can’t tell the story of Los Angeles without the Pacific Ocean as a main character. This quintessential coastline is as much ingrained in the city’s DNA as are its famous hills and iconic ...

Emily Hochberg is a California-based travel writer and editor with over 15 years of experience covering destinations and city guides, family travel, luxury, resorts, wellness, transportation and ...