Satellite imagery reveals how man-made structures, like breakwaters, accumulate sediment and enhance beaches.

Ain’t that a beach! California is famous for its 900 miles of coastline, with signature beaches up and down the coast.

Every year, environmental nonprofit Heal the Bay releases a Beach Report Card, one of the most respected assessments of ...

For decades, a stretch of Northern California coastline just south of Bodega Bay existed in travel lore as something almost ...

As Californians flock to the beaches in droves to beat the heat this summer, thieves will inevitably follow, hoping to take advantage of unsuspecting swimmers, surfers and sunbathers. A new study from ...

Grays endure an epic roundtrip journey of 10,000 miles or more, and California holds a prime seat through May. Along with ...

California’s beaches are legendary—hundreds of miles of sun, surf, and sand that draw millions of people every year. Along with all the zen vibes and glamor of the West Coast, though, is the ...

Ask anyone what image comes to mind when they picture California, and it won’t be long before they mention the beach. Wide, sandy shores with crashing waves that slide up and down the coastline. Kids ...