A rare species of sea snail known as janthina was found at a SoCal beach. These creatures are known for their vibrant violent shells and the bubble rafts they create to stay afloat.

This month is a good time for those who walk La Jolla’s coastline to find small bivalves called bean clams, according to Charlotte Seid, manager of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography’s Benthic ...

The city placed 10 cubic yards of sand from British Columbia, on the beach just north of the pier on Friday, June 13, as a test case to see how the darker grains will blend with existing sand.

One beach draws surfers and sunset seekers, another balances history with serenity, while the third is built for beach games and family time. These are the best Charleston beaches for a day trip ...