When you think of incredible beaches around the world, northern California beaches may not be the first place that comes to mind, yet they are filled with some of the most stunning expanses of sand or ...

A Mendocino County beach was ranked among the best “secret beaches” in the United State by a popular travel blog. Bowling Ball Beach in Point Arena was ranked 19th on Frugal Flyer’s June 2 ...

Three popular California beaches landed on Surfrider’s list of 2024 Beach Bacteria Hot Spots, including sandy spots in San Luis Obispo County and the San Diego area, according to the report.

Hawaii and Florida beaches topped the list of most frequently polluted sites. Kahaluu Beach on Oahu had the worst record, failing 92% of the time it was tested.

Three popular California beaches landed on Surfrider’s list of 2024 Beach Bacteria Hot Spots, including sandy spots in San Luis Obispo County and the San Diego area, according to the report.

To create the overall ranking, researchers analyzed TripAdvisor reviews for 200 of the most popular beaches worldwide. They used complaint-related keywords like “dirty,” “overcrowded ...