Some of California’s ritzy beaches have been overwhelmed by raw sewage and now spend half the year closed - Since 2018, more ...

The brightly colored jellylike marine life, called “Velella velella,” show up every few years when strong winds blow in the ...

Historically warm waters in 2014 caused strandings of malnourished birds, sea lions along beaches, worsened drought ...

A surge in dead and injured seabirds, including brown pelicans, along California’s coast is prompting rescue efforts and concerns about unusual ocean conditions.

California’s coastal waters are experiencing a marine heat wave, with record or near-record ocean temperatures reported along ...

As Mother Nature continues to turn up the heat this summer, those looking to cool off along the California coast might want to reconsider where they’re swimming. Ten California and Baja California ...

Blue, jellyfish-like creatures called velella velella are washing ashore California beaches. Here's what to know.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Beachgoers enjoy a summer day at Pirate's Cove Beach in 2020. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) When readers shared their ...

California’s coastline is a playground for those who love the ocean, whether you’re a seasoned surfer looking for the perfect wave or a traveler eager to explore breathtaking seaside vistas. The ...

Three California beaches have made Trip Advisor's best of the best beaches in the nation list. The Travelers' Choice Awards Best of the Best 2025 beaches list was released on Thursday, and beaches in ...

A crowded beach at Santa Monica, Calif., in May of 1938. July has been defined by heat waves across America. Nowhere was the heat more intense than in Southern California, where Palm Springs set an ...

Some of our best memories as kids can probably include at least one day at the beach. There’s just something about getting ...