Scientists on a research vessel off the central California coast spotted a waved albatross, marking just the second recorded sighting of the bird north of Central America. The yellow-billed bird with ...

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

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

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

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

California Attorney General Rob Bonta is suing the Trump administration for approving an oil company's plans to restart two ...

Fort Bragg, California, offers scenic hiking trails, locally caught seafood, and an off-the-beaten path getaway.

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 ...

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 ...

California sued the Trump administration over its approvals for oil pipelines near the state’s coast amid the White House’s ...

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 ...