This year’s 2026 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Beaches ranking yielded an unexpected champion for the United ...

La Jolla Cove, in California’s marine sanctuary, took first place in Tripadvisor's 2026 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best ...

The beach beaches in the world were selected due to highest ratings and most authentic reviews from travelers over the past year.

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 ...

From dramatic coastline to storybook villages, the best places in California showcase the state's natural—and man-made—diversity.

California is home to golden sand beaches with cold waters that glisten in the sun, but this one beach has a unique feature you're not going to find anywhere.

Looking for a top-tier beach to visit this summer? The top 10 beaches in California offer everything from scenic sunsets and sandy shores to stellar surfing and waterfront activities, USA Today said, ...

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 ...

“How lucky we are in California to have this coastline that’s so protected and so accessible,” the foundation’s executive director, Rachel Norton, told SFGATE on Wednesday. “It’s really hard to make a ...

Lonely Planet included four California beaches in its list of the 23 best beaches in the United States. Venice Beach, El Matador State Beach, Pfeiffer Beach, and Treasure Island Beach were the ...

One of the best ways to explore Carmel-by-the-Sea is on foot, wandering its side streets and learning about its history by seeing the remnants up close. You could hire a tour guide to lead you through ...