This fascinating state park in California is home to a pygmy forest: groves of older trees that are extremely short compared to other trees. Find out more.

Here’s a guide to some of the best beach camping California spots that the state has to offer. Northern California. 1. Sue-meg State Park, Trinidad.

The foundation's nod to Crystal Cove came as part of their "Best of California State Parks" list, which highlights ideal spots across the state for hiking, camping, bird-watching and more.

The California State Parks Foundation released its inaugural Best of California’s State Parks poll on May 8. The foundation asked the public for their thoughts, and 1,300 people voted for parks ...

Jalama Road leaves the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) and winds 14 miles through coastal hills to reach the rocky, windswept beach. Plus, the camping here is at beach level, a rarity along California ...

A panel of travel experts chose their favorite beaches and the paper’s readership voted on the winners. Santa Cruz’s ...

When you visit the 50 beaches from San Diego to Santa Barbara on The Times’ best beaches list, we want you to feel like you’re having one of those oh-so-California beach days.

The best beach in California is in Oxnard. For three years running, 'Olol'koy Beach Park (Formerly Oxnard Beach Park) has been named the best beach in the state by USA TODAY readers.