The West Coast is full of breathtaking landscapes. These national parks are a must-see for outdoor adventurers in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Oswald West State Park is undoubtedly a hidden gem in the Pacific Northwest. While the "versus" debate is subjective, Oswald West beats Olympic National Park in terms of affordability and ...

To that end, we’re embarking on a major national parks expansion at SFGATE to deepen the coverage of the American West’s most awe-inspiring outdoor spaces.

Distance: 1,505 miles Unravelling over a huge swathe of the country, from above Seattle in the north to San Diego, just above the Mexican border in the south, the West Coast is a US blockbuster.

Vancouver Island’s rugged west coast continues to be recognized on the world stage, this time by travel website Big 7 Travel.

LOS ANGELES — Powerful surf rolled onto beaches on the West Coast and Hawaii on Thursday as a big swell generated by the stormy Pacific Ocean pushed toward shorelines, causing localized flooding.