Singers and scribes have waxed poetic for decades about the best beaches in California—here, find our favorites.

California boasts more than 420 public beaches, meaning it's not difficult ... Baker Beach earns a spot on this list for its iconic views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the craggy cliffs of the ...

Santa Monica's beautiful beach may look inviting, but even the L.A. County Department of Public Health will tell you to think ...

Venice Beach’s Ocean Front Walk is the second most-visited destination in Southern California ... “needles,” tranquil ...

some of California's most famous beaches, including Venice and Santa Monica; and world-class art institutions, such as the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the state-of-the-art Getty Center.

The most iconic beach in California. Santa Monica might be more famous than all the celebrities in Los Angeles combined. This three-mile stretch is packed with cyclers, runners and bathers, along ...