One of the best ways to explore Carmel-by-the-Sea is on foot, wandering its side streets and learning about its history by ...

Tell us: What’s the best beach in Southern California? Beachgoers enjoy Victoria Beach in Laguna Beach, one of our top 50 beaches in Southern California. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) ...

getty What are the best beaches in the U.S.? Just in time for summer, Stephen Leatherman, a.k.a. Dr. Beach, has released his annual list of the top 10 beaches in America.

What’s the best beach in the U.S.? Pola Damonte via Getty Images/Getty Images Siesta Beach in Siesta Key, Florida, climbed to the top U.S. spot this year, rising from its No. 2 ranking in 2024.