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.

Want a little beach getaway to yourself? Check out these two elusive places in California.

This is the hilarious moment a stray dog photobombed a couple's romantic beach shoot and peed on their camera. Lawrence Corbilla and her girlfriend, Pia, were swimming at the beach when the ...

USA Today readers named Pismo Beach in San Luis Obispo County, California, of the best beaches in the state for ocean views and activities. See the full list.

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.

These are the best restaurants in California. From San Diego to the Bay Area and wine country, our food critic guides you to the best dining spots in the state.

The annual World’s 50 Best Beaches list was recently released, and only one U.S. beach made the list—Siesta Beach in Siesta Key, Florida.

Just in time for summer, Dr. Beach has revealed his definitive ranking of the best beaches in the U.S., from the Hamptons to Florida to Hawaii.

Why Crystal Cove State Park in Orange County is the best state beach in California, according to the California State Parks Foundation.

USAToday's 10 Best reader's choice list compiled the top beach bars in the United States in 2025 and two California spots made the list. The list was dominated by Hawaii and Florida, with four ...

This Florida Beach Was Named the Best in the U.S.—and It’s Famous for Its Powdery White Quartz Sand and Calm Clear Water There's nowhere quite like Siesta Beach.

Based on a survey of over 3,000 voters, Frugal Flyer released a list of the 95 best secret beaches in the United States. And several are in California, including three in the top 10 in the nation.