A new wave pool called Snug Harbor using Wavegarden technology is being proposed for Newport Beach, a 5-acre pool expected to open by spring 2028 if approved.

I happened to catch Newport Beach going off a couple of years ago on one of my Southern California filming missions. What you see above is raw surfing clips from a magical morning in Newport on ...

Ultimately, all beaches are slow-moving rivers of sand. It can take years, decades, centuries, or millennia for sand to leave a cell, depending on the size, shape, exposure, and boundaries of it.

A whale-watching excursion off the coast of Orange County got an up-and-close visit by a pair of friendly and “extremely curious” minke whales. The encounter happened Tuesday morning be… ...

Students from Monte Vista Elementary enjoyed a rare, close-up view of curious minke whales off Newport Beach, making it a memorable experience. Skip Navigation Share on Facebook ...

The best beach in California is in Oxnard For three years running, 'Olol'koy Beach Park (Formerly Oxnard Beach Park) has been named the best beach in the state by USA TODAY readers.

A 20-year-old Costa Mesa man was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon after he led police on a pursuit in Newport Beach on Saturday, May 31, authorities said.

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.

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Big Ocean, a three-member K-pop group composed entirely of artists with hearing disabilities, is redefining the limits of music and performance — one beat at a time.

Dangerous ocean conditions could prove fatal at some California beaches, sparking warnings to stay out of the water.