The state’s Coastal Commission and Coastal Conservancy also mark five decades since forming, entities that have helped shape ...

California’s coastline offers everything from iconic beaches like Santa Monica to quiet hidden coves waiting to be discovered. This journey explores a range of coastal spots, highlighting the unique ...

For more than a century, a spectacular stretch of Northern California coastline remained closed to the public. That changed in January 2026, when the Estero Americano Coast Preserve officially opened ...

If there’s one trip that perfectly captures California’s epic diversity, it’s a road trip along the Golden State’s coastline. From towering redwoods in the north to sun-drenched Santa Barbara Riviera ...

Bone-colored bluffs and jagged cliffs line the Monterey shoreline where chalky sand meets redwoods. Its rugged coastline, including beloved destinations such as Big Sur, is well-known California ...