On a sunny July afternoon at Pirate’s Cove in Avila Beach, sea lions — the Peeking Toms of Pirate’s Cove — poked their heads out of the bay and pelicans dove into the waves to scoop up a mouthful of ...

Visit this lesser-known destination along the California coast for a fun getaway with uncrowded beaches, fresh seafood, and ...

Pismo Beach has once again captured the spotlight, earning a nomination for "Best Beach in California" in the 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.

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 ...

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.

The City of Pismo Beach Tuesday held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its latest upgrade to city facilities: the Chumash Park Improvement Project.

A State Parks lifeguard was knocked unconscious during a helicopter training exercise Wednesday morning in the ocean off Pismo Beach. California State Parks Chief Ranger Kevin Pearce said State ...

What small California beach towns are among best in US? Two San Luis Obispo County beach towns landed on USA Today’s list of the best small coastal towns for 2025. Pismo Beach was No. 1, while ...