An otter is hopping on surfboards in Santa Cruz's storied Steamers Lane. Two years ago, a similar situation played out in ...

If assigning economic value to beaches feels awkward, remember that we did exactly that over a century ago to justify ...

Carpinteria’s surf team for high school-aged kids dominated the competition during the second Scholastic Surf Series event of ...

This year’s fest returned with an ambitious lineup of more than 50 bands and four stages cranking out tracks from every ...

The National Weather Service says a northwesterly swell will bring hazardous conditions to Santa Cruz County beaches through ...

While surfing at Steamer Lane, a popular surf spot, 21-year-old Isabella Orduna felt a “nip” on her foot. She rolled into the ...

U.S. Fish and Wildlife previously recommended that kayakers should keep at least 60 feet away from sea otters and avoid large ...

These movements into Alameda County, and even Contra Costa County, are the first to be documented in over 100 years.” ...

Visitors to a California beach are warning of an aggressive otter with a habit of stealing surfboards in Santa Cruz waters -- and it isn't the first time.

This excellent stretch of California coastline is home to some of the best surfing in the country and a campground that puts ...

Discover which California beach towns locals feel have changed, losing the charm and laid-back vibe that made them special.

While the last day for state leaders to have Senate and Assembly Bills sent to the governor's desk has come and gone, that ...