Just in time for a mini heat wave going into the weekend, local public health authorities have lifted ocean water advisories placed on Malibu- and Santa Monica-area beaches affected by January’s ...

When first-time visitors imagine California ... traversing cliffs along the coast in the north. Either way, California offers hundreds of beaches to choose from. To help you decide which stretch ...

A toxic algae bloom in southern California has sickened dozens of animals, causing them to have seizures and act erratically.

Whether you're seeking ideal surfing or swimming conditions or a secluded spot to unwind, there's a SoCal beach for you. Minutes from downtown San Diego, the shimmering sand of Coronado Beach is ...

Plenty of random stuff washes up on beaches, ranging from rubber ducks to a giant eyeball. Now small blue creatures resembling melted plastic are appearing on Californian beaches—again.

Beach activities are a quintessential part of Southern California’s lifestyle ... recommends that people stay away from beaches altogether between the north side of Santa Monica State Beach ...

A toxic algal bloom leaving an increasing number of marine mammals stranded along Southern California beaches shows no signs ... A dolphin stranded at Dockweiler North is seen in an image posted ...