I haven’t been to Carmel-by-the-Sea, the affluent seaside town just down the coast from Pebble Beach, since I was a kid. Given the world-class golf and bougie vibes, it’s not exactly my go-to ...

Tucked away on California’s rocky northern coast, just west of Sonoma, is the quaint beach town of Bodega Bay. The quiet fishing town is popular for its seafood selection, specifically its ...

Before you head to Stinson Beach, here's what you need to know about this underrated Northern California gem. Stinson Beach is open daily at 9:00 a.m.. Parking and restrooms are available.

As someone who lives in California, I'm sharing the nine best beach towns—like Malibu, with its rich musical history, Carmel-by-the-Sea and its fairy-tale cottages, and Half Moon Bay, known for ...

In December, the southern part of the state features average highs in the mid-60s, and northern beach towns like Carmel-by-the-Sea usher in comfortable highs in the upper 50s.

How to plan a trip to the Monterey Peninsula, home to Pebble Beach and Carmel-by-the-Sea, from hotels and restaurants to golf and annual events including the Concours d'Elegance.

SoCal is so well known for its beaches that Northern California is often forgotten. Such is the case with Gold Bluffs. The ten-mile-long beach, between Eureka and Crescent City, is a fantastic ...

But if there were a platonic “form” for the California beach town, I feel certain that it would look a lot like Cayucos. And the sad truth is, there aren’t many of them left.