Singers and scribes have waxed poetic for decades about the best beaches in California—here, find our favorites.

Powerful Santa Ana winds, with gusts reaching hurricane strength, swept down the mountains outside Los Angeles and spread ...

Santa Monica's beautiful beach may look inviting, but even the L.A. County Department of Public Health will tell you to think ...

For the nature lover, Topanga is nothing short of paradise. The area boasts over 36 miles of hiking trails, ranging from easy ...

Southern California is facing fierce fires fueled by the Santa Ana winds, which threaten homes and put firefighters to the ...

The ocean water remained off-limits at beaches stretching from Malibu to Santa Monica due to the recent rains and fire debris carried to the coast, while a water quality advisory was in effect on all ...