USA Today readers named Pismo Beach in San Luis Obispo County, California, of the best beaches in the state for ocean views and activities. See the full list.

Shell shocked! A California mother was slapped with a fine worth $88,000 after her kids mistakenly collected clams — thinking they were picking up seashells — on the beach without a fishing ...

A Fresno, California woman was fined $88,000 after her kids collected clams at Pismo Beach. The kids thought they were collecting seashells.