Some are a wee bit more amazing than others. The sun, sand, and surf may be enough to cure what ails you, but there are other ...

Singers and scribes have waxed poetic for decades about the best beaches in California—here, find our favorites.

U.S. News Insider Tip: Just south of Pfeiffer Beach sits the Henry Miller Memorial Library. This memorial to former Big Sur resident and writer Henry Miller – one of the most famous banned ...

Technically, Pfeiffer Beach along California’s Central Coast is more purple than pink. Thank the manganese garnet from nearby mountains for adding the tint of color to the sand. However ...

Discover unique beaches across the U.S. with vibrant colors like green, black, red, and pink sands that rival Pfeiffer Beach in California. From the green sands of Papaklea Beach in Hawaii to the ...

Kristy Alpert Named after one of Big Sur's most beloved pioneers, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park ... wildflowers and cypress trees flank the beach. Another popular pathway is the 5-mile Ewoldsen ...