As Californians flock to the beaches, thieves will inevitably follow, hoping to take advantage of unsuspecting swimmers, surfers and sunbathers.

Dangerous rip currents are hitting off Southern California beaches this weekend, increasing the risk of ocean drowning, but there are measures ocean-goers can take to keep themselves safe. Four to ...

California's Madre Fire sparked in the late evening of July 3 but has since grown to the largest in the state this year by the Fourth.

A fire that started Wednesday afternoon in Central California burned 35,000 acres within 12 hours, becoming the state’s biggest wildfire of the season. Related Articles Day-to-day road safety ...

2 Bay Area beaches made USA Today’s best beaches in California Southern California, the Central Coast and even San Francisco have the readers’ favorite beaches for 2025.

Thinking of hitting the beaches in California, but aren't sure where to start? There are many different beaches you can visit, depending on your location and what kind of activities you are ...

Looking for California’s top coastal getaways? USA Today reveals 2025’s best beaches, including Malibu, Ventura, Pismo Beach and seaside vacation destinations.

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.