It's impossible to do an entirely comprehensive list, but here's a good place to start along the shores of the Golden State.

With fall just around the corner, a last-minute jot to one of California's most picturesque beaches may be just the ticket. If you are looking for inspiration on where to go, a top travel magazine has ...

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 ...

A message from AddressSD Dec. 8, 2025, 9:00 a.m. Dec. 8, 2025, 12:05 p.m. Let us face it, when people think of California beach towns, they picture Malibu mansions and million-dollar bungalows. But ...

Just in time for summer, the readers of USA TODAY have named the 10 BEST beaches in California. The state has some of the most popular beaches in the country, clocking over 150 million day visits by ...

A slender beach tucked between two coves in Southern California has an inaccurate name. “Thousand Steps” is a misnomer, but frankly, that’s a good thing. “It’s always been called ‘Thousand Steps,’” ...

Sample global cuisine at local eateries like Ammatoli, Phnom Penh Noodle Shack, and the Michelin-starred Heritage. Soak up the Southern California sunshine at the beach, the Naples neighborhood, or ...

Let us face it, when people think of California beach towns, they picture Malibu mansions and million-dollar bungalows. But not every ocean-view address comes with an eye-watering price tag. If you ...